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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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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 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.
Program is offered in: English
Participant demographics:
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
Anticipated number of SNAP participants per year: 30
Total hours: 7.5
Program duration: 34 weeks
Rolling Admission: Yes
Number of cycles: 1
Program start dates: September 2024
Sample schedule:
Hours
Activity Type
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
9:30am-12:00pm
English 4 Life & Work in the US, Workshops, other
✓
✓
✓
1:00pm-3:30pm
English 4 Life & Work in the US, Workshops, other
✓
✓
✓
6:00pm-8:30pm
English 4 Life & Work in the US, Workshops, other
✓
✓
✓
Other Schedule Information: Closed July and August
Is the program offered remotely? Yes
Is public transportation available? Yes
Location information:
100 Franklin Street, Lower Level,Boston, MA 02110
(Map use: 201 Devonshire Street) Site is accessible via public transportation.
Program is CORI friendly? Yes
Anticipated outcomes: Certificates given upon completion of levels
Other outcomes: Stackable Credential(s), Employment/Promotion, Improve English Language & Communication skills, Increase access to community resources, Stronger Employability
Participant Supports:
Participant Support Category
All participants
As needed
Books/Supplies
✓
Test/License Fees
✓
Clothing/Uniforms
✓
Donations from the Community
✓
Child Care
✓
Transportation
✓
Are there any out of pocket expenses for the participant? No