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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

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.

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.

System Navigation helps families and individuals navigate resources and applications at the local, state and federal level with Spanish language access. SERVICES WE CAN PROVIDE Bill Assistance Navigation: PSE Utility Discount Enrollment, SCL Utility Discount Enrollment Housing: Mediation planning & Tenant Rights Workshops, Housing navigation & guidance Government Programs: SNAP, DSHS, Disability, SSI, Unemployment Translation/Interpretation support - i.e., Medical Charity Application, Records Request for Police Reports, Motor vehicle claim for damages (initial report only) Transportation: Bus Tickets distribution (Adult & RRFP), ORCA Lift referral, Access KCM, Parking Permits, Disabled Parking Pass, Residential Disabled Request Form, Car registration FAQs

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 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 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

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.

Our career services connect community members with meaningful employment at livable wages and other opportunities to build critical skills. Career Specialists help participants 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.

Basic & Transitional Studies offers a variety of programs to help learners of all levels, providing the education needed to prepare for college and career readiness. English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are offered to help non–native speakers to communicate in English. Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes are for adults who are already proficient in the English language but wish to improve their basic reading, writing and math skills. ABE classes are also for a student whose placement test results require that they improve their basic skills before they head into college–level courses. General Educational Development (GED®) prep classes are available to prepare for taking the GED® test, a placement test that qualifies one for college–level courses. High School + is for adult students who don’t have a high school diploma or a GED. HS+ students can receive a high school diploma by demonstrating their competence in reading, writing, and math within high school subject areas.

Provides an online map showing locations of English Second Language (ESL) classes and resources.

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.

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 ELL classes and English development support where needed for students whose first or primary language is not English.

Provides adult refugees and immigrants with structured English instruction and tutoring to improve reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. The program includes language proficiency assessment, placement in appropriate ESL classes through partner colleges, and individualized tutoring support. Instruction is designed to support participants' daily life, employment readiness, and community engagement, delivered by culturally and linguistically informed staff.

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.

Provides ESL and workforce training to Limited English Proficient clients out of the High Point Center. Provides case management, employment and related services to immigrants and refugee residents. In partnership with Literacy Source, a community-based organization, contracted by the City to provide educational services including classroom instruction.

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.

An instruction for non-native English speakers. There are six state levels of instruction and they are directly tied to competencies in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Job readiness as well as retention and advancement in the workplace is a component of all ESL instruction. Computer literacy and ESL specific software programs are part of all curricula.

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.

Provides a hire site center for day laborers. Minimum wage is $22 per hour for general labor. Offers educational classes for day laborers, including Health and Safety and ESL.

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 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.

Offers courses to help students who have been out of school for years or have not finished high school. Courses help students - Improve their English language skills. - Earn a high school diploma or GED. GED courses are available in Spanish and English. - Improve skills in math, writing, computer basics, and reading. Math and computer classes available in Spanish and English. - Start earning college credit and prepare for career training.

Offers free classes where individuals can build their futures through job training and readiness, educational classes and workshops, and other programs for economic advancement. Classes offered may include: - ESL and GED courses - Basic computer skills - Life skills workshops - Citizenship classes - Personal finance education