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    Lawrence Community Works, Inc.
    • 168 Newbury Street, Lawrence, MA 01841
    • 978-685-3115
    • Vocational Skills Training
    Adult Basic Education
    Program activities:

    Students receive 8 weeks of job readiness and job specific group instruction for an entry level job in Banking and Finance, particularly as a Bank Teller. They will receive skills training in banking which will include: Customer Service, Role of Bilingual Bank Teller, Banking Products and Sales, Introduction to Sales, Cash Handling, Counterfeit Currency, Check Handling, Check Holds, Compliance Regulations, Financial Vocabulary, Safety and Security and Building Relationships.

    In the soft skills component, the classes include but are not limited to Resume Writing, Cover Letters, Interviewing, Communication, Time Management, Career Exploration, Customer Service, Work Values, Job Fairs, Financial Education, and Group Coaching.

    Use this link for more information or to contact Lawrence Community Works: Contact Us – Lawrence CommunityWorks, Inc. (LCW)

    Program is offered in: English
    Participant demographics:

    18 + years old, English level 6+, High School or GED certificate, able to work in the USA, and able to pass a CORI check.

    Anticipated number of SNAP participants per year: 10
    Total hours: 20
    Program duration: 8 weeks
    Rolling Admission: No
    Number of cycles: 5
    Program start dates: September 2024
    Sample schedule:
    HoursActivity TypeMonTueWedThuFriSatSun
    1:00pm-5:00pmEducation and Job search ✓✓✓✓✓
    Other Schedule Information: During the Fall semester they get the Thankgiving week off, during the winter/spring there are two breaks: one in February 2023, and one in April 2023.
    Is the program offered remotely? Possible, but not typical
    Is public transportation available? Yes

    Location information:

    168 Newbury Street, Lawrence MA 01841 Our location is accessible to public transportation.
    Program requirements: CORI check, High school diploma/GED/HiSET
    Program is CORI friendly? Yes
    Anticipated outcomes: Certificate of Completion
    Other outcomes: Employment/Promotion, Industry skills gain

    Participant Supports:

    Participant Support CategoryAll participantsAs needed
    DTA SNAP Child Care Referral✓
    DTA SNAP Transportation Support ✓
    Books/Supplies✓
    Are there any out of pocket expenses for the participant? No
    Do participants receive any pay? Not applicable

    Contact Information

    Program Liaison: Luis Fontanez
    Telephone: 978-722-2636
    Email: lfontanez@lawrencecommunityworks.org
    Program code: LCW-VT-BT
    ABAWD Qualifying? Yes