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About English for Work
English for Work is a free program for immigrants and refugees to prepare for employment in the United States and improve their English language skills.
Students learn about resumes, job search, interviewing, and the U.S. workplace while developing English speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
This program is best for those with intermediate and advanced level English (see our Guide for Identifying English Level).
Fall 2024 Information
Orientations will be on Zoom on Tuesday, September 17 and Wednesday, September 18. Orientations are approximately two hours long. Morning and evening options are available. Attending orientation is required for enrollment.
Classes are September 30-December 13 and are held two days pers week online via Zoom. See below for class schedule options.
To sign up, please fill out the Information Form below or contact us at englishforwork@hopelink.org or (425)-250-3007.
Class Schedules
Option 1
Mondays and Wednesdays: 10:00AM – 12:00PM
Option 2
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10:00AM – 12:00PM
Option 3
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 6:00PM – 8:00PM
In addition to online classes, there are supplemental in-person classes offered at Rainier Beach Branch – Seattle Public Library, Hopelink Shoreline, and Hopelink Redmond. These in-person classes are only available for students who are enrolled in the Zoom classes.
Eligibility
To enroll in English for Work students must:
- Be 18 years or older
- Plan to get a job in the U.S. or enroll in job training/college to prepare to get a job (within the next 6 months)
- not have a B-1, B-2, F-1, J-1, or M-1 visa
- live in north and east King County (for example, Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Shoreline) or in the city of Seattle. Newly arrived refugees living in surrounding areas are welcome to apply for the program.
If you have any questions about your eligibility, please contact us. If English for Work is not a good fit for you right now, please ask us for recommendations for other programs in the community. We are happy to help!
What students say about English for Work:
“English for Work class is a valuable learning experience in my life. What I learned from the teachers and classmates will benefit my entire career journey. I really like all the teachers of Hopelink. They help me enrich my vocabulary, teach me how to write a resume, and give knowledge about how to prepare for the job interview.”
“I like the homework assignments very much because each assignment helps me to improve English.”
“I like this class very much. It gave me many new ideas about my career goals. At the beginning of this class, I was so confused about my future, but now I found the career I really want and have a clearer plan.”