Provides courses designed to learn English, improve basic reading, writing, math, college prep, job skills or earn a high school diploma or GED.

Offers multiple pre-college programs. Adult Basic Education for adults who may have experienced educational gaps, missed the opportunity to develop certain skills or missed necessary steps in their education. Students may work on basic reading, writing and mathematics, career exploration and college readiness skills.   ESL offers six levels of English and additional support classes. General Education Development helps students prepare for the four-part GED test. Successful completion of the four-part test (Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies) earns a GED certificate. GED certification is equivalent to a high school education and is usually accepted in place of a diploma.   High School Completion provides an opportunity for students to earn a high school diploma in a college setting, substituting college classes for remaining high school requirements. College level classes may be taken to fulfill both high school and college degree requirements at the same time.

Offers one-on-one employment assistance for King County public housing and Section 8 residents, designed to reduce barriers between public housing residents and their neighbors in the surrounding community. Includes job training and technology instruction, GED, ESL, and ABE assistance, and peer-supported services.

Offers highly successful, integrated ESL classes designed to meet the language needs of the immigrant community. Courses include language, writing, mathematics, reading, history, and science.

Provides tutoring, education, and mentoring for youth K-12th grades and adult education for refugee, migrant, and underprivileged individuals. -  Education: homework help and tutoring for students K-12th, especially for refugee, migrant, and underprivileged students -  STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics; and hands on computer skills -  Youth mentoring and support -  Adult Education: English as a Second Language, High School Completion, GED, literacy, and writing -  Character and tolerance building

Offers a multi-level Limited English Proficiency (LEP) class for anyone wanting to learn or improve their English proficiency. Class includes learners from a wide range of levels, from beginning to advance, who are placed together in a single group.

Offers intensive ESL and community ESL programs for people with tourist and student visas, as well as local residents.   Volunteers are recruited and placed with student ESL classes. Volunteers receive sensitivity training and tutoring skills training.   Also offers advanced ESL classes for students focusing on office and customer service/hospitality occupations.   Some child care is available on a fee basis for enrolled students.   ABE/ESL classes are for adult citizens, immigrants and refugees only. These classes will help students to:   -  Develop listening and communication skills necessary as adults in family, community or workplace situations   -  Read and write in English for a variety of purposes   -  Learn about American culture and everyday life in the USA

Information, resource referrals and direct services related to health, youth, education, employment, housing, legal aid, basic necessities, identification documents, transportation safety, and advocacy for immigrant community members. Services include: - Free Medical Clinic for uninsured low-income adults - Mobile dental clinic in partnership with PCHS (sliding scale cost paid to PCHS) - Diabetes class in Spanish - Monthly food/clothing distribution events - Resource navigation and referrals for housing, legal aid, education, employment, identification documents, financial management, charity care, and more - Limited temporary emergency rent assistance for existing clients - Carseats - Youth programming for middle- and high-school students - Annual holiday celebration - Community education and advocacy

Case managers provide assistance in accessing basic and emergency resources, naturalization assistance, individual ESL instruction, public benefits application procedures. Provides Obama Healthcare and WA Apple Health ( Medicaid) health advocacy. Assists clients in applying for unemployment benefits and SNAP/EBT. Intensive case management services assist immigrants and refugees in overcoming barriers to self-sufficiency that are caused by difficulty in accessing and appropriately utilizing the health and human service systems. Home visits are available.

Provides assistance with immigration counseling, advocacy, services for elderly individuals, employment projects, English as a Second Language (ESL) tutoring, citizenship classes, naturalization information, assistance with forms and benefits, and referrals to outside organization for services.

Connects directly with individuals on a one-on-one basis to assess and address the needs of each individual, and to provide services according to the need. Programs include: Community Garden ( helps needy people with seeds and plants to grow at home); Benefit Services (assists with applying for SSI/SSDI, Veterans benefits, SNAP, referrals to shelters, and other services); firewood for those whose only resource is wood for cooking and heating; free ESL classes; clothing for children and families in need; computer lab; basic computer classes to learn internet skills, word, and email; and Spirit of Giving Fest, which is a free holiday meal, including caroling and games for children.

Operates under the philosophy of "Each one, teach one" Provides individual tutors to help adults learn and improve basic reading and writing skills, and provides one-on-one tutoring in English as a Second Language. Learners meet with the tutor in a mutually agreeable public place, such as a library. Learner and tutor decide together the days times to meet. Also offers group classes. Small classes are also offered at several locations around Pierce County. The TALC website has additional information about the locations and times for those classes.

YVC offers English Language Acquisition classes, which is the study of English by non- or limited English-speaking adults who want to learn English. Classes combine listening, speaking, reading, and writing with an emphasis on listening and speaking skills. Classes are offered in various​ locations throughout the Yakima Valley and online with both daytime and evening options.

Offers an English for Speakers of Other Languages program that incorporates conversation, adult practical literacy and beginning reading and writing. Classes help improve reading, writing, speaking, listening, technology and academic skills in order to be successful in college and the workplace. Classes are offered at locations throughout South King County, including Burien, White Center, Tukwila, SeaTac and Federal Way.

Provides ESL classes for those wishing to learn or improve their English proficiency. Offers Levels 1 and 2, provided by teachers from Seattle College quarterly. Classes help address language barriers to obtaining employment, citizenship, and in everyday life. Classes are online only at this time.

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 individualized education and case management services for youth who have dropped out or left traditional high school.   Program includes:   -  General Education Development (GED) test preparation -  High school credit recovery -  Math and reading remediation -  Computer skills training -  Life skills training   -  Help entering community or technical college training programs   - Paid and unpaid internships and employment support Focuses on career path education and support.   Provides bus tickets if eligible.

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 ESL classes to adults at beginning, intermediate and advanced levels.   Conversation, pronunciation, reading, writing, grammar are taught in a combined skills core class with special emphasis on the skills for survival English and employment-related English. Teachers will help students choose specific skills to supplement their core classes. Classes lead students toward college and career readiness. Classes are offered both day and evening on the main campus, at the New Holly Learning Center, and on the Georgetown campus.

Offers multiple pre-college programs.   Adult Basic Education Teaches basic English reading, writing and math skills. Classes help students transition into college or career training programs, learn workplace computer skills, discover personal strengths and learn workplace relational skills. General Education Development Helps students prepare for the four-part GED test. Successful completion of the four-part test (Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies) earns a GED certificate.   GED certification is equivalent to a high school education and is usually accepted in place of a diploma. ESL Classes help with reading, writing and grammar, speaking and listening, pronunciation, workplace skills, beginning computer literacy and citizenship. Useful English prepares students for real world needs and college-level reading and writing. High School Completion Provides adults 19 years or older an opportunity to earn a high school diploma in a college setting, substituting college classes for remaining high school requirements. High school completion classes (English, math, history, science) are scheduled in the evenings to accommodate adult students with daytime jobs. Students who test into college level may take regular day or evening college courses for high school graduation credit. High School 21+ Assists adults 21 years and older complete their high school diploma and prepare for college level courses.

Teaches 5 levels of English as a Second Language for adults for a small fee to cover material costs. LEVEL 1 Beginning English: This class is for students who need instruction in basic English - learning the alphabet, numbers, days of week and other basic elements of English. It will help students learn to recognize vocabulary and learn to form simple sentences in order to carry on basic conversations. Being comfortable is the goal. LEVEL 2 English Language: This class is for students who know the basic skills covered in level 1. They may be able to communicate with compound sentences. They will be introduced to phonics. LEVEL 3 English Language: This class is for students who may have taken some English before, but need to work on vocabulary, pronunciation and conversation to be proficient and comfortable in English. Elements may also include topics concerning history and geography of U. S. Level 4 English Language: This class is for students with medium level English ability. Reading, writing, listening and speaking English are emphasized. Comprehension of the reading includes vocabulary study. English grammar is not emphasized unless it is necessary for clear English meaning. Usually there is a written homework assignment which is then read and shared at the next class. Comfort in speaking is an important aspect of this class. LEVEL 5 English Language: This class is for students who already have good English skills. It emphasizes conversation, sentence structure and vocabulary. Discussion of current events is also a part of this class as is some journaling.

Provides morning and evening ESL classes, which teaches beginning and intermediate English skills: speaking, listening, writing, and reading. Students are actively involved in choosing content areas and receive individual attention to assure progress. This program is provided in collaboration with Yakima Valley College. Also offers a Spanish English Intercambio class, which is a 10-week small group where students have guided activities and conversations. Students my choose Tuesday mornings, 9-11am, over morning coffee; or Wednesday evenings, 6-8pm.

Transition programs help non-English and limited English speakers understand and navigate American culture.   Programs include:   -  Crime prevention education -  Crime victim assistance -  Naturalization assistance   -  ESL classes

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.

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.