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.

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.

Offers parenting education, including Kaleidoscope Play and Learn parent/child activity groups. Other classes include: - CPR for infants/adults - Life Skills - Computer Literacy - Financial Literacy - Cooking and Nutrition - Talk Time English Conversation - K-12 Tutoring Also offers Youth Empowerment Workshops. 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 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.

Learn English or another language with our free classes, conversation circles and online resources. We offer free classes for practicing English skills for daily life, work, and citizenship in our English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes. Join one of our free English Circle conversation groups to practice with others learning English. Mango Languages is an interactive tool offers more than 70 languages, including English, for children and adults.

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

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.

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 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.

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 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

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.

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.

Basic Education for Adults (BEdA) programs at Lake Washington Institute of Technology teach foundational skills including reading, writing, math, technology, and the English language. LWTech's BEdA program serves over 1,200 students annually in the Kirkland and Seattle Eastside area. The program is designed for adults with academic skills below high school completion or who need to improve their English language skills and allows students to move through college and into high-demand jobs. In addition, BEdA students may choose programs that best fit their path depending on their prior educational experience. Basic Education for Adults Classes in this program are known as BEDA classes, and include coursework in reading, writing, math, communication, and the English language. I-BEST Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (I-BEST) classes at Lake Washington Institute of Technology have two instructors, one supporting the technical/academic learning, while the other supports basic skills in reading, writing, and critical thinking. I-BEST helps students succeed. They are two times more likely to graduate from the college. High School + (HS+) High School+ (HS+) is a high school diploma program for adult learners 18 and older who do not have a high school diploma or equivalency. Adults can work with an instructor to demonstrate abilities in reading, writing, and math within subject areas such as science, history, government, occupational studies, and the arts. English Language Learning (ELL) If you want to improve your English to get a better job or get a college degree, the English Language Learning (ELL) program offers day, afternoon, or evening classes at the Kirkland campus. This program is formerly known as English as a Second Language (ESL).

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.

Multiple programs that offer case management, care coordination, ESL Classes, Civis classes, social engagement programs, Senior Volunteers, etc.

Provides free ESL, citizenship and basic skills such as reading, writing, math and computer use classes and tutoring to adult learners. Helps learners prepare for the GED. Provides naturalization assistance to city of Seattle residents. Students enrolled in the program can receive job search assistance and individual tutoring as well.

Offers day and evening classes for adults whose predominant language is not English.   These classes stress the basic communication skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students are assessed at entry and placed in a class consistent with their goals. ESL classes are offered in the morning, afternoon, and evening at various times and locations.   Online or hybrid options may be available.

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 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 housing assistance, ESL classes, basic computer skills classes and job readiness computer classes. Limited child care may be available.

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 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 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 comprehensive post-secondary and continuing education programs, including adult basic education, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, parenting classes, vocational education, and many other programs.