Offers twice-weekly ESL classes and U.S. citizenship classes for the Vietnamese community.
Our ESL program is offered year-round in two increments: 10 weeks during the school year and 5 weeks over the summer. Twice a week, native English speaking and bilingual instructors gather with our clients to teach conversational English in context-focused classes. Classes emphasize social interaction and language skills for specific situations in a safe learning environment. Clients practice language useful for job-seeking and managing other life tasks. This runs hand-in-hand with our citizenship and naturalization classes that focus on American history, government, and social studies.
Classes help students learn English to improve vocabulary and daily communication. In addition, students will have the opportunity to gain a better understanding about the American culture.
Additionally, in our citizenship class, Vietnamese refugees, immigrants, and Vietnamese Americans assist with the application process, citizenship test and interview, while also strengthening their English skills. The 10-week citizenship classes provide practical instruction in order to pass citizenship exams. Topics will vary, tailored to match the needs of the participants, and will include American history and government, civics and social responsibility.
Each class provides at least one native English speaker and one bilingual English and Vietnamese speaker with clients, placing an emphasis on conversation practice and social interaction. Volunteer tutors serve as facilitators to help each client reach their particular goals.
Provides free tutoring for adults who need help with basic reading, writing, and English as a second language.
Provides free tutoring to adults who need help with basic reading, writing, and English as a second language. Assists with life skills to improve competency and to help adults function to the fullest level in society. Classes are offered remotely, or in-person.
Offers Classes and workshops, can include English Classes, Digital Literacy Training, navigating the US Education System, and conversation classes, focused on peer mentoring and community building within and across cultural groups.
Classes and workshops offered through this program include English Classes, Digital Literacy Training, navigating the US Education system, and conversation classes focused on peer mentoring and community building within and across cultural groups.
Offers classes below college level to ease the transition to college and start on a pathway to a degree. Classes can help students earn a high school diploma if they don't have one, prepare for the GED test, or help them learn English.
Offers classes below college level to ease the transition to college and start on a pathway to a degree. Classes can help students earn a high school diploma if they don't have one or prepare for the GED test.
Offers a learning center and open classroom for adults who want to earn their GED, gain fundamental education, learn English as a second language, gain job employment skills, learn family development skills, and gain a career advantage.
The Transitional Studies Program provides instruction in reading, math, writing, and basic computer skills. It offers English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, as well as pathways to earning a GED or high school diploma. Classes are offered in Forks, Port Angeles, and Sequim, with online options.
Offers a learning center and open classroom for adults who want to earn their GED, gain fundamental education, learn English as a second language, gain job employment skills, learn family development skills, and gain a career advantage.
The Transitional Studies Program provides instruction in reading, math, writing, and basic computer skills. It offers English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, as well as pathways to earning a GED or high school diploma. Classes are offered in Forks, Port Angeles, and Sequim, with online options.
Offers classes below college level to ease the transition to college and start on a pathway to a degree. Classes can help students earn a high school diploma if they don't have one, prepare for the GED test, or help them learn English.
Offers classes below college level to ease the transition to college and start on a pathway to a degree. Classes can help students earn a high school diploma if they don't have one or prepare for the GED test.
Provides a wide range of workshops, classes, groups and activities on various topics for youth and adults in Benton & Franklin Counties.
Provides workshops, classes, groups and activities on various topics; such as parenting classes, foster parenting, marriage/divorce issues, at-risk youth, mental health and substance abuse topics, domestic violence, unhealth/unsafe relationships, trauma/abuse care (children & adults), health/nutrition, housing, money management, job development, learning new languages, culture, music/arts, cooking, and independent living skills.
Teaches English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to those with Spanish as their first language; focus on job-specific vocabulary for day laborers, but anyone may attend.
Teaches multilevel English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, with a focus on job-specific vocabulary useful to those participating in the Day Labor program.
Provides adult basic education, including English Language Acquisition and math classes.
Provides adult basic education, including English Language Acquisition and Math classes. Students interested in preparation for the GED, or the citizenship test may request assistance with a volunteer tutor.
Offers CPR classes, parenting classes, parent support groups, parent/child activity groups and advocacy and support for families in a new culture, including Talk Time classes. Also offers Parent Child Plus home visiting services.
Offers parenting education, including Kaleidoscope Play and Learn parent/child activity groups. Other classes include:
- Toddler Gym
- CPR for infants/adults
- Life Skills
- Cooking and Nutrition
- K-12 Tutoring.
Offers support groups and workshops for Latino families. Facilitates support groups to increase family's social support and decrease family isolation.
Also offers family advocacy, application assistance along with information and referral to a variety of other services.
Offers one-on-one English language tutoring for refugees and immigrants.
Offers in person and virtual ESL classes for refugees. One-on-one English language tutoring via Zoom by volunteer tutors during day, evening or weekend hours.
Provides adult basic education, including computer classes, GED preparation and ESL, to those age 16 and older with multiple barriers to employment. Not appropriate for those with severe learning disabilities.
Offers Adult Basic Education programs that include classes for: basic computer skills and Microsoft Office, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), high school GED, writing and math, college entrance preparation. Also offers job search assistance.
Offers classes for students who need to improve English language skills, computer technology skills, basic reading, writing, and math. These programs help prepare students for post-secondary education and job training.
Offers classes for students who need to improve English language skills, computer technology skills, basic reading, writing, and math. These programs help prepare students for post-secondary education and job training.
Students can:
- Earn a high school diploma
- Prepare to take a high school equivalency exam
- Upgrade academic skills to succeed in college programs
- Gain skills needed to find employment
Provides bilingual assistance with job applications, job searches and interviews.
Also offers ESL and citizenship classes as well as employment skills workshops.
Our employment and adult education services connect community members with meaningful employment at livable wages and other opportunities to build critical skills. Employment case managers and economic empowerment coaches help set goals and viable steps to achieve them. We also team up with local community colleges and other partners to connect individuals to vocational training, internship programs, and help with job placement.
Offers ESL, Adult Basic Education (ABE), GED and the External Diploma Program (EDP). Teaches computer familiarity, office basics, work readiness skills and other workshops. Services include career and skills assessment.
Offers services and workshops for job seekers.
Services for all job seekers:
- Job postings, a job bank with computers, resume assistance, phones and fax machine, open computer lab
- Resume, cover letter, interview skills and technology workshops
- Job fairs, hiring events, employer panels and industry forums
- Full service Learning Center operated by Renton Technical College offering ESL, Adult Basic Education, GED and the High School 21+ diploma program.
Employment workshops include the following classes:
- Computer Assisted Job Search: Provides tools and assistance to conduct an effective job search. This includes setting up an email account, learning where to apply online, completing an online application, converting a resume to text only, posting a resume online and learning about career exploration tools. Basic computer skills are required.
- Beginning Internet: Teaches how to use the Internet for job search purposes. No computer experience necessary, however Keyboarding and Mouse class highly encouraged as a prerequisite.
- Beginning PC Skills: Computer tutorial to help gain speed and confidence on a computer. Will teach how to manipulate a computer and create a document, as well as how to improve typing speed. All levels are welcome.
- Mock Interview: Teaches valuable interviewing tips and provides the opportunity to practice frequently in a supportive and realistic environment.
- Resume Critique: Provides resume critique and assistance from an employment specialist. Must have an electronic version of your resume, either on a flash drive or within/attached to an email. Must have two job descriptions of jobs you wish to apply to. Limit 8 people per workshop.
- Resume & Cover Letters: Teaches how to write a compelling cover letter and resume. Basic computer skills and/or typing experience preferred.
- Women's Worth & Rights in the Workplace: Provides tips and tools for effectively evaluating your worth and negotiation power. Will also cover local, state and federal labor standards and what to do when your rights at work are violated.
- Interview Skills: Practice responding to typical interview questions and begin the necessary preparation to ace a job interview.
Offers a multicultural academic program in partnership with the Seattle World School (SWS). Helps recent-arrival students from diverse countries increase their skills in math and English.
Offers a multicultural academic program in partnership with the Seattle World School (SWS). Helps recent-arrival students from diverse countries increase their skills in math and English, while understanding and appreciating theirs and each other's cultures. Students may earn credit towards graduation for attending summer school during the months of July and August.
Provides community schools programs such as homework help, recreation, arts, after-school programs, annual month-long health clinic providing general and sports physicals for district children.
Provides community schools programs including:
- Homework help
- Recreation
- Arts
- After-school programs
- Annual month-long health clinic providing general and sports physicals for ages 18 and under
- SmileMobile dental care for elementary students two weeks each year
- Literacy programs for English Language learners
Offers Adult Basic Education programs that include classes for: basic computer skills and Microsoft Office, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), high school GED, writing and math, college entrance preparation.
Offers Adult Basic Education programs that include classes for: basic computer skills and Microsoft Office, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), high school GED, writing and math, college entrance preparation. Also offers job search assistance.
Provides adult basic education classes, which include math, reading, writing, and basic computer classes. Also offers ESL classes, GED classes, and a high school diploma program.
Provides adult basic education classes, which include math, reading, writing, and basic computer classes. Also offers ESL classes, GED classes, and a high school diploma program.
Offers a variety of educational, vocational, college credit, and developmental courses, including adult basic education, GED test instruction, continuing education opportunities, and English as a Second Language classes.
Offers a variety of educational, vocational, college credit, and developmental courses, including adult basic education, high school adult diploma, GED test instruction, continuing education opportunities, and English as a Second Language classes.
Offers one-on-one and group English as a Second Language tutoring for low-income refugees and immigrants, ages 18 and older. Request and complete Student Information form. Make an appointment for placement.
Provides individual or group tutoring on English as a Second Language on site, virtually, and at selected locations provided by community partners, such as libraries. Students, tutors and staff work together to design lesson plans appropriate for the goals of the student.