Our work with adult learners at The Welcome Project includes:
Classes for English Language Learners
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) offers accessible and friendly classes in English. The classes are designed to not only help our students improve their English language skills, but also to provide opportunities to engage in the civic life of the city.
Our morning class offers childcare and programming for young children through partnerships with the Somerville Family Network. Like our morning classes our evening classes meet 2 evenings a week for two hours a session over 28 weeks.
We also offer special modules on community issues such as the fall 2009 "English and Transportation" module that was cosponsored by the Somerville Corridor Coalition, a group of community organizations promoting public involvment in the planning of several new Green Line stops in Somerville.
We infuse our classes with special topics of interest and concern to residents, including parenting/schools, jobs and work issues, health access, and housing.
News and Notes
Welcome Project Graduation Celebration, June 7, 2009
First Generation to College (Parents Program)
Parental support plays an important role in the success of young people. Yet, for many parents not born in this country, the educational system can be unfamiliar and frustrating to navigate. The Welcome Project offers support to immigrant parents, both in undertanding the school system in Somerville and in accessing information for higher education.
