Worcester Citizenship Services & ESL Classes

GED Classes in Worcester Area

2008-08-28T11:26:00.001-07:00

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Access Futures/Young Parent Program
799 W. Boylston St.
Worcester, MA 01606

Hours: 9 AM - 2:30 PM (Mon - Fri)
Tuition: Free
Contact: Helen Rinaldi
Phone:(508) 767-2505 x3028
E-Mail: hrinaldi@ywcaworcester.org
Restrictions apply. Call for more information.
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Adult Education Programs
(Worcester Community Action Council)
484 Main St.,
2nd Fl of Denholm Building, Room 223
Worcester, MA 01608
http://www.wcac.net/

Hours:(Mon - Fri) - 9 AM - 12 PM or 1 PM - 3 PM
Tuition: Free
Phone:(508) 754-1176

Contact:
Alan Tubman, X181 atubman@wcac.net
Michelle Ramirez, X146 mramirez@wcac.net
LindaTaylor, X158 ltaylor@wcac.net

Restrictions apply. Call for more information.
Other Services: Pre-Ged
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Adult Learning Center
484 Main St
Worcester, MA 01608

Hours: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Mon - Fri)
5:15 PM to 7:30 PM (Mon - Thurs)
Tuition: Free
Contact:John McGovern
Phone:(508) 799-3090
Email: mcgovern@worc.k12.ma.us

Other Programs: Pre-GED, ESL, Adult Basic Education
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Catholic Charities Adult Basic Education
10 Hammond St.
Worcester, MA 01610
http://www.ccworc.org/

Hours: 8:30 AM - 2 :30 PM (Mon - Thurs)
(Closed when Worcester Public Schools are not in session)
Tuition: Free
Contact: Joanne Chester
Phone:(508) 860-2215
Email: jchester@ccworc.org

Other Programs: Computer training
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Mass Job Training Adult Basic Education Program
332 Main St., Suite 601
Worcester, MA 01608
http://www.youinc.org/Programs/Programs.htm

Hours: 4:30 PM - 7:45 PM (Mon and Wed)
Tuition: Free
Contact: Kelly Sullivan
Phone: (508) 853-2487
E-Mail: Sullivank@youinc.org

Other Programs: Adult Basic Training, ESL, Youth Build
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Quinsigamond Community College
ABE: Beginner Reading, Writing and Math Skills
Pre-GED: Intermediate Reading, Writing and Math skills
GED: Advanced Reading, Writing and Math skills

Hours are subject to change.
Contact: http://cce.qcc.mass.edu/

Site 1:
City Square
100 Front St
Worcester, MA 01608
508-751-7900

Morning Program
ABE
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday from 9 am to 12 pm
GED
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday from 9 am to 12 pm
Pre-GED
Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9 am to 1 pm

Afternoon Program
ABE
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 3 pm to 6 pm
GED
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 3 pm to 6 pm
Pre-GED
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 3 pm to 6 pm

Evening Program
GED Math Preparation
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 6 pm to 8:30 pm

Site 2:
Quinsigamond ABE Community Learning Center - Daytime
Plumley Village, 16 Laurel St.
Worcester, MA 01608

Afternoon Program
Pre-GED
Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 11 am to 2 pm
GED
Tuesday, Thursday from 10 am to 2:30 pm

Evening Program
Pre-GED
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 6 pm to 9 pm

Tuition: Free
Email: Maria Kefallinou or Kate Anderson
Other Services: ESOL, ABE
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Training Resources of America
2 Foster St. 3rd floor
Worcester 01608

Contact: Robing Hooper
508-753-2991 or Cynthia Vlasapy coordinator

No cost
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Worcester Community Action Council WINGS
484 Main St.
Worcester, MA 01608
http://www.wcac.net/

Hours: 9 AM-12 PM (Mon - Fri)
Tuition: Free
Contact: Mary Murphy (508-754-1176 x146)
Linda Taylor (508-754-1176 x158)
E-Mail: ltaylor@wcac.net
mmurphy@wcac.net
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Worcester Family Partnership
130 Leeds St.
Worcester, MA 01606
http://www.wfcp.worcesterschools.org/
0Hours: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM (Tues & Thurs)
Tuition: Free
Contact: Beth Vietze
Phone: (508) 799-3136
E-Mail: vietze@worc.k12.ma.us
Restirctions apply. Call for more information.

Other Services: ESL
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Worcester Public Schools
Worcester Adult Learning Center
24 Chatham St.
Worcester, MA 01609
Worcester Public Schools - GED Classes

Hours: 9 AM - 11:30 AM (Mon - Thurs)
5 PM - 7:30 PM (Mon - Thurs)
Classes are on-going, September - June
Tuition: Free
Phone: (508) 799-3091 or (508) 799-3171
E-mail: mcgovern@worc.k12.ma.us

Other Programs: Pre-GED, ESL, Adult Basic Education
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Workforce Central Career Center
44 Front St., 6th Floor
Worcester, MA 01608
http://www.workforcecentralma.org/

Hours: 9 AM to 2:00 PM (Mon - Thurs)
Tuition: Free
Phone: (508) 799-1600
Restrictions apply. Call for more information
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YOU, Inc. Education for Employment Program of Worcester
81 Plantation St.
Worcester, MA 01604
http://www.youinc.org/

Hours: 9 AM to 12 PM (Mon - Fri)
Tuition: Free
Contact: Kate Mallet
Phone: (508) 849-5600 x397
E-Mail: mallet@youinc.org

Other Programs: Various other programs offered - restrictions apply.
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Young Parents Program/Mass Job Training
332 Main St., Suite 601
Worcester, MA 01608
http://www.youinc.org/Programs/Programs.htm

Hours: 9:30 AM-3 PM (Mon - Fri)
Tuition: Free
Contact: Kelly Sullivan
Phone: (508)-853-2487
E-Mail: Sullivank@youinc.org

CITIZENSHIP ASSISTANCE - LOCAL AGENCIES

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Belmont St. Baptist Church

ADDRESS: 25 Belmont St., Worcester, MA 01605

TELEPHONE: 508-753-0312

EMAIL: sotobsbc@verizon.net

CONTACT: Rev. Norberto Soto

SERVICES PROVIDED: Sunday morning classes on citizenship assistance. Please call for further information.

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Catholic Charities of Worcester
Recognized by the Board of Immigration Appeals
ADDRESS: 10 Hammond Street Worcester, MA 01610
TELEPHONE: 508-798-0191
CONTACT: Bob Cronin Immigration Officer

SERVICES PROVIDED:

Assistance with immigration forms and record retrieval
Civics classes
English classes
Assistance with housing and health care
Transitional cash assistance

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Lutheran Refugee and Immigrant Services

ADDRESS: 30 Harvard Street Worcester, MA 01609
TELEPHONE: 508-754-1121
CONTACT: Josephine Lantz Jlantz@lcssne.org www.lssne.org/refugee_services .html

SERVICES PROVIDED:

Assistance with immigration forms and record retrieval
Civics classes
English classes
Assistance with housing, health care and education
Transitional cash assistance
Refugee job service

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Lutheran Unaccoompanied Refugee Minor Program

ADDRESS: 20 Hamilton Street Worcester, MA 02159
TELEPHONE: 508-791-4488
CONTACT: Mary Bartholomew Mbartholomew@lcssne.org www.lssne.org/refugee_services.html

SERVICES PROVEDED:

Foster home care for refugee children and teens

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Jewish Family Service of Metrowest

ADDRESS: 475 Franklin Street Framingham, MA 01702-6265
TELEPHONE: 508-875-3100
CONTACT: info@jfsmw.org

SERVICES PROVIDED:

Assists refugees from the Soviet Union
Russian and Jewilsh youth enrichment program
Russian resettlement assistance
Counseling for sponsor families
Document preparation
English classes

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Centro Las Americas

ADDRESS: 11 Sycamore Street Worcester, MA 01609
TELEPHONE: 508-798-1900
CONTACT: Ivette Moore
http://centrolasamericas.org/

SERVICES PROVIDED:

Assistance with immigration forms
Translation and interpretation
English classes
Voter registration
Housing applications and referrals

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Southeast Asian Coalition
ADDRESS: 875 Main Street Worcester, MA 01610
TELEPHONE: 508-791-4373
CONTACT: Thu Ha Le seac@burbankeducators.com

SERVICES PROVIDED:

Assists Southeast Asians Immigrants
Education and job training
Economic assistance
Social and cultural support

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Refugee Apostolate Our Lady of Hope Center

ADDRESS: 731 Main Street Worcester, MA 01610
TELEPHONE: 508-831-7455
CONTACT: rapostolate@cs.com

SERVICES PROVIDED:

Assistance with immigration forms Clients must speak English or bring an enterpreter.

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Friendly House

ADDRESS: 36 Wall Street Worcester, MA 01604
TELEPHONE: 508-755-4362

SERVICES PROVIDED:

Assistance with immigration forms
Spanish and Albanian interpreters

ESL Classes in the Worcester Area

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Adult Learning Center
Worcester Public Schools
Worcester Public Schools - ESL Classes
484 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01608
508-799-3090

Entry Guidelines:
Age 16+ No fee
Any Language
1 - 2 month waiting period
No summer classes
Must take assessment test

Other Programs: GED
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ACE - African Community Education Program
ESL program runs 3 days a week at 24 Chatham St. and 15 Upland Gardens Dr.

Contact: Julia (978)-835-6232

Entry Guidelines:
Ongoing registration
No cost
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American Language and Culture Institute
Clark University
http://www.clarku.edu/copace
950 Main Street
Jonas Clark Hall; Rm 116
Worcester MA 01610
508-793-7794

Entry Guidelines:
$410 fee
High school education
No language restriction
No waiting period
Must take placement test
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Belmont Street Baptist Church
http://www.bsbcworcester.org/
25 Belmont Street
Worcester, MA 01605
E-Mail: sotobsbc@verizon.net
508-753-0312

Entry Guidelines:
No fee for services, minor fee for books
Call for exact time of classes and for more information, ask for Rev. Norberto Soto
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Catholic Charities
http://ccworc.org/index.html
10 Hammond Street
Worcester MA 01610
508-798-0191

Entry Guidelines:
Call for more information
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Centro Las Americas
11 Sycamore Street
Worcester, MA
508-798-1900 X221

Entry Guidelines:
Age 18+
$125 fee per class
Classes are 2 days a week for 15 weeks
Basic ESL classes but concentration on workplace conversation
Financial aid available through Department of Public Health

Other Programs: GED, Citizenship
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Clark University - COPACE
950 Main Street
Worcester 01610
508-793-7794

Contact: Jeannie
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Elm Park Community School
Sponsored by the Pleasant Street Neighborhood Network Center

23 North Ashland
Worcester, MA 01609
508-799-3568

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 - 7:30
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ESL for Employment Program

Contact: Maria Kefallinou - 508-751-7903
Kevin Crowley - 508-799-1606 #634
James McGovern - 508-799-3090

Entry Guidelines:
Age 18+
Employment authorization
Central Mass residency
Low-income
Dislocated worker/displaces homemaker

30 hours of instruction/week on Employment skills, computers, job related vocabulary, pronunciation, ESC curriculum, training and job placement
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Intensive English Language Institute
Worcester State University
486 Chandler Street
Worcester MA 01602
508-929-8736
Website: http:http://ieli.worcester.edu/
E-Mail: sseibel@worcester.edu

Entry Guidelines:
Age 17+
Fee varies on program
Day and Night classes available
No waiting list
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Latino Education Institute
537 Chandler St.
Worcester

Contact:
Consuelo Riveros
508-798-6507x 106

Entry Guidelines:
ESL Program No GED
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Classes held at Sullivan Building, 486 Chandler Street
Worcester, MA, 01602

Must be over 18 years of age, undocumented OK
No Cost
Registration on-going
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Literacy Volunteers of Greater Worcester
http://lvgw.easycgi.com/
3 Salem Square (Rm 332, 3rd floor of the Worcester Public Library)
Worcester MA 01608
508-754-8056

Entry Guidelines:
No fee for Rosetta Stone
$20 fee or $25 donation per 12 week semester for ESL classes
No language restrictions
Age 18+
6 mos - 2 year waiting period
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Lutheran Community Services
51 Union Street, suite 222
Worcester MA 01608
508-754-1121 X413/414

Entry Guidelines:
No fee
Age 18+
No language restrictions
Waiting period depends on space and number of classes
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Marie Anne Center
236 Lincoln Street
Worcester MA 01605
508-736-6986
508-736-6987 (Spanish)
E-Mail: mac@ssaweb.org
Website: http://www.marieannecenter.org/

Entry Guidelines:
$20 registraiton fee
$30 book fee
Fall and Winter semesters
No Summer classes
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Quinsigamond Community College
Adult Community Learning Center
http://cce.qcc.mass.edu/college/zcustom22.asp
100 Front Street
Worcester MA 01608
508-751-7903
E-Mail: mkefallinou@qcc.mass.edu

Entry Guidelines:
Age 16+
No fees
Waiting list depends on level but average wait is one year

Other Programs: Pre-GED, GED, Adult Basic Education
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Qunsigamond Community College and Boys and Girls Club
65 Tainter St
Worcester, MA

Contact:
Deborah Gonzalez
508-579-4464 dgonzalez@qcc.mass.edu

Entry Guidelines:
Required Placement test and Orientation sessions for new students.
Books & Workbooks free
Bus passes provided, and Child care details will be provided during the testing dates.
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Refugee Apostolate
27 Chandler St.
Worcester, MA
508-831-7455

Entry Guidelines:
No fee
Spring and summer classes only; call for more information
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St. Bernard’s Church Rectory
236 Lincoln Street, Worcester 01605
508-736-6986

Contact: Sister Michelle

Entry Guidelines:
On- going registration
$20 registration fee.
Book = $30
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St. Peter's Church
929 Main Street
Worcester MA
508-791-2936

Entry Guidelines:
$20
No summer classes
No waiting list
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Southeast Asian Coalition of Central Massachusetts
http://www.seacma.org/
Denholm Building
484 Main St., Suite 400
Worcester, MA 01608
508-791-4373
E-Mail: info@seacma.org

Entry Guidelines:
Free
Age 18+
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Training Resources of America
2 Foster St. 3rd floor
Worcester 01608

Contact:
Robing Hooper
508-753-2991 or Cynthia Vlasapy coordinator

Entry Guidelines:
No cost
Registration is on-going
Must call to schedule an intake (interview and testing)
Must be over 16 years of age-
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Victory In Christ / Victory Center
371 Pleasant St
Worcester, MA 01609

Contact:
Pastor Muriel Sanborn
508-795-7313
email: pastormurielvic@aol.com

Entry Guidelines:
ESL for Adults only
There is no cost. No childcare is available.
Pre-registration is required.
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Worcester Family Partnership
Worcester Family Partnership
130 Leeds St.
Worcester, MA 01606
508-799-3136
E-Mail: wfp@worcesterfamilypartnership.org

Entry Guidelines
No fee
Must have child under age 8
Worcester resident
Classes during regular school year only
10 - 20 person wait list

Other Programs: GED