Participants
Immigrants (speakers of other languages) who reside in Massachusetts, Adult learners aged 18+ in the program come from more than 35 countries, and are currently unemployed or underemployed
This part time curriculum is designed to support and enhance the language competencies developed in the core ESOL classes, which includes active listening skills, oral and written communication skills, reading comprehension and fluency, as well as vocabulary and grammar learning. Employability skills are carefully built into this curriculum, and these skills include but are not limited to goal setting, job search, job application, interview skills, and resume writing. Digital literacy skills are embedded in all levels of the curriculum. Flexibility and contextualization are key components as of the curriculum allowing for instruction that is responsive to student goals and individual language needs.
Immigrants (speakers of other languages) who reside in Massachusetts, Adult learners aged 18+ in the program come from more than 35 countries, and are currently unemployed or underemployed
English
7.5
34 weeks
Yes
September 2025 - June 2026 (This is a 9-month program)
Hours | Activity Type | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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9:30am-12:00pm | English for Life & Work in the US, Workshops, other | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
1:00pm-3:30pm | English for Life & Work in the US, Workshops, other | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
6:00pm-8:30pm | English for Life & Work in the US, Workshops, other | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Closed July and August
Must be 18 or older
Yes
Improve English Language & communication skills | Increased access to community resources | Employment/Promotion | Stackable Credential(s) | Certificates given upon completion of levels
Participant Support Category | All participants | As needed |
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DTA SNAP Child Care Referral | ✓ | |
DTA Transportation Support | ✓ | |
Books/Supplies | ✓ | |
Test/License Fees | ✓ | |
Clothing/Uniforms | ✓ | |
Donations from the Community | ✓ |
No
Not applicable
100 Franklin Street, Lower Level. Boston, MA, USA
Site is accessible via public transportation.
Training location = 100 Franklin Street
For map use, use 201 Devonshire Street for best directions.
Embracing flexibility, YMCA offers both hybrid and fully online classes.
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