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

    This program runs two semesters (Sept. – Dec) (Jan 2024. – May 2024). Classes will be Monday – Friday from 9am – 1pm. Eligibility Criteria is; 18+, High School Diploma/GED, Able to work in US, English level of SPL 6 or above, No criminal record. The first semester will be focused on ESOL contextualized in preparation for Parapro test, and job readiness classes. Classes will include English writing and speaking, math, reading, practice tests as well as resume and cover letter writing, interviewing skills, communication, etc.

    During the 2nd semester students will be in paid internships 3 days a week for 5 hours a day plus attendance in a ‘Intro to Teaching’ college class at Northern Essex CC. Students will earn a 3 college credits for passing the class which can be used for a future degree program. All students receive employment coaching, test prep review and job search services.

    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: 7
    Total hours: 25
    Program duration: 36 weeks
    Rolling Admission: No
    Number of cycles: 2
    Program start dates: Sept 2024- May 2025
    Sample schedule:
    HoursActivity TypeMonTueWedThuFriSatSun
    9:00am-1:00pmEducation and job search✓✓✓✓✓
    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.
    Additional information about location:

    168 Newbury Street, Lawrence MA 01841

    Program requirements: CORI check, High school diploma/GED/HiSET
    Program is CORI friendly? No
    Anticipated outcomes: ParaEducator certification
    Other outcomes: Employment/Promotion, Industry skills gain

    Participant Supports:

    Participant Support CategoryAll participantsAs needed
    DTA SNAP Transportation Support ✓
    DTA SNAP Child Care Referral✓
    Are there any out of pocket expenses for the participant? Yes
    Do participants receive any pay? Wage
    Other, please explain: $17/hr for 15hrs/wk paid internship during 2nd semester

    Contact Information

    Program Liaison: Destiny Rodriguez
    Telephone: 978-685-3115
    Email: drodriguez@lawrencecommunityworks.org
    Program code: LCW-EDUC-PP
    ABAWD Qualifying? Yes