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    Jewish Vocational Service, Inc.
    • 75 Federal Street, 3rd Fl., Boston, MA 02110
    • 617-399-3131
    • Education | English as a Second or Other Language
    English for Advancement (EfA)
    Program activities:

    Students enrolled in EfA receive up to 9 hours of contextualized English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes each week. These classes focus on workplace readiness skills, interview practice, and grammar and vocabulary used in the workplace. In addition, students meet individually with a designated career coach to create an Employment Plan, write a resume, apply for jobs and practice for interviews.

    Program is offered in: English
    Participant demographics:

    Adult (age 18+) English language learners (ELLs) living in the Greater Boston area, who are un- or under-employed, and seeking services to move into, or up in, the local labor market.

    Anticipated number of SNAP participants per year: 45
    Total hours: 10
    Program duration: 52 weeks
    Rolling Admission: Yes
    Program start dates:
    Sample schedule:
    HoursActivity TypeMonTueWedThuFriSatSun
    9:00am-12:00pmBeginner ESOL - remote ✓✓✓
    9:30am-12:30pmHigh Beginner ESOL - remote ✓✓✓
    9:00am-12:00pmIntermediate ESOL - remote ✓✓
    9:00am-12:30pmAdvanced ESOL - remote ✓✓
    Other Schedule Information: We offer 16 different remote class schedules: -Morning 9-12 or 12:30PM, 2-3 days per week (depending on English level: Beginner, High Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced ESOL) -Evening 4:00-7:00PM Monday/Wednesday (Beginner ESOL) -Evening 5:30-8:30PM Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced ESOL) -Evening 6:30-9:30PM Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday (Beginner, Advanced ESOL)
    Is the program offered remotely? Yes
    Is public transportation available? Yes

    Location information:

    JVS-Boston, 75 Federal Street, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02110. Yes, accessible via public transportation.
    Additional information about location:

    *All classes are currently being held remotely

    Other requirements: Must be a non-native English speaker and be authorized to work in the United States.
    Program is CORI friendly? Yes
    Anticipated outcomes: JVS Certificate of Completion
    Other outcomes: Employment/Promotion, Basic skills gain, Resume workshops, professional development webinars (held monthly), SNAP support, and career coaching.

    Participant Supports:

    Participant Support CategoryAs neededAll participants
    DTA SNAP Child Care Referral✓
    Books/Supplies✓
    Computer and Internet✓
    DTA Transportation Support✓
    Are there any out of pocket expenses for the participant? No
    Do participants receive any pay? Not applicable

    Contact Information

    Program Liaison: Philip D Schuchert
    Telephone: 617-399-3391
    Email: pschuchert@jvs-boston.org
    Program code: JVS-EDUC-EFA
    ABAWD Qualifying? No