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Programs and Services SNAP Path to Work offers a variety of education and training programs and supports designed to help you prepare for, find, and succeed in your next job.
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The ESOL for College and Career Readiness classes enhance the job and college readiness of adult immigrants with limited English proficiency, many of whom are unemployed or underemployed, through ESOL instruction including topics such as civics, family life, city life, American culture, academic readiness, job readiness and skill-building in digital literacy, soft skills, literacy and fluency. Participants will also meet quarterly with an advisor to receive one-on-one goal-setting and counseling services with the option to meet more often as-needed. During the program participants will build the motivation and self-confidence to apply and interview successfully for jobs or colleges as appropriate for their interests and career goals.
Other program activities include:
Field Trips
Guest speakers
Conversation classes (optional)
1-1 Tutoring (optional, as space allows)
End of year celebration
This program is offered in our Quincy and Boston location
Participants
Adult immigrants with limited English proficiency
Program is Offered In
English
Program Hours per Week
9
Program Duration
39 weeks
Rolling Admission
Yes
Program Start Dates
Students may join the classes in September, January, or April.
Sample Schedule
Hours
Activity Type
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
10:00am-12:30pm or 6:00pm-8:00pm
ESOL class w/embedded Job Readiness & case mgt
✓
✓
✓
Flexible
ESOL asynchronous instruction/homework
✓
✓
Other Schedule Information
ESOL for College and Career Readiness classes run only September - June, there are no classes in July or August. Students may join the classes in September, January, or April. There are 2 class times available: 10:00 AM-12:30 PM or 6:00 PM-8:30 PM.
Tuesday and Wednesday class is required in-person and Thursday class is required on Zoom. There are 1.5 hours of homework/asynchronous instruction to be completed by students each week.
Program Requirements
Adult immigrant with limited English proficiency | low-income | work authorization
Program is CORI-friendly?
Yes
Anticipated outcomes
Employment/Promotion | Basic skills gain
Participant Supports
Participant Support Category
All partipants
As needed
DTA SNAP Child Care Referral
✓
DTA SNAP Transportation Support
✓
Books/Supplies
✓
Are there any out of pocket expenses for the participant?
