Address 168 Newbury St. Lawrence, MA 01841 Phone 978-685-3115Hours of Operation Mon - Fri: 10:00 am-6:00 pm Services Offered EducationEnglish as a Second Language Click for Details Service Description: We offer two levels of ESL classes ranging with student performance levels (SPL) of 1-6. English for Speakers of Other Languages classes strengthen the verbal, written and comprehension skills for those people most in need, raising confidence and employability in jobs and careers that allow for upward mobility. Participants: Unemployed and underemployed adults in Lawrence/Merrimack Valley.Program Hours: 7 hours per weekProgram Duration: 13 weeks (2 cycles)Sample Schedule: Contact provider for details Skills TrainingLatinos in Finance (Bank Teller) Click for Details Possibly meets the ABAWD work requirement.Service Description: Students receive 9 weeks of job readiness and job specific group instruction for an entry level job in Finance, particularly as a Bank Teller. They will receive skills training in banking which will include; Customer Service, Role of Bilingual Bank Teller, Banking Products and Sales, Introduction to Sales, Cash Handling, Counterfeit Currency, Check Handling, Check Holds, Compliance Regulations, Financial Vocabulary, Safety and Security and Building Relationships. In the soft skills component the classes include but are not limited to Resume Writing, Cover Letters, Interviewing, Communication, Time Management, Career Exploration, Customer Service, Work Values, Job Fairs, Financial Education, and Group Coaching. Participants: Lawrence/Merrimack Valley residents who are either unemployed or underemployedProgram Hours: 15 hours per weekProgram Duration: 9 weeks (5 cycles)Sample Schedule: Contact provider for details.Requirements: CORI check, High school diploma/GED/HiSET, SPL 6 or above EducationLWFI Para-educator Skills Training Click for Details Possibly meets the ABAWD work requirement.Service Description: This program will run two semesters (Sept. - Dec. 2020) (Jan. - May 2020). Classes will be Monday - Friday from 9am - 1pm. Eligibility Criteria is; 18+, High School Diploma/GED, Able to work in US, English level of SPL 6 or above, No criminal record. The first semester will be focused on ESOL contextualized in preparation for Parapro test, and job readiness classes. Classes will include English writing and speaking, math, reading, practice tests as well as resume and cover letter writing, interviewing skills, communication, etc. During the 2nd semester students will be in paid internships 3 days a week for 5 hours a day, college class, employment coaching, test prep review and job search. Participants: Lawrence/Merrimack Valley residents who are either unemployed or underemployed, have a high school diploma or GED, have no criminal record and a SPL of 6 or above.Program Hours: 20 hours per week Monday - Friday Program Duration: 30 weeks (1 cycle)Sample Schedule: Contact provider for details.Requirements: CORI check, High school diploma/GED/HiSET, Immunizations/Health records Skills TrainingInformation Technology Click for Details Service Description: We offer a 135 hour training over the course of 16 weeks for Information Technology. This is a collaboration with Lawrence Vocational School, MassHire, and Lawrence Partnership. This will prepare students for an entry level job in the field as well as to pass the A+ Certification which is industry recognized. The classes will be comprised of both job readiness and information technology specific skills training. There will be childcare provided on site. Participants: LCW’s target population is Lawrence residents who are struggling with a variety of socioeconomic barriers and who are either unemployed or underemployed. Program Hours: 9 hours per weekProgram Duration: 16 weeksSample Schedule: Contact provider for details Job SearchJob Search Click for Details Service Description: Students that have not obtained a job at completion of the Bank Teller, Para-Educator or Para programs will be enrolled in Job Search. This will meet at least 1x a week in both individual and group formats. During this time we will work with the students on making a job search plan, applying for jobs online, interviewing and updating their resume Participants: LCW’s target population is Lawrence/Merrimack Valley residents who are struggling with a variety of socioeconomic barriers and who are either unemployed or underemployed. Program Hours: 1 hour per weekProgram Duration: 12 weeksSample Schedule: Contact provider for details Job Retention ServicesEmployment Retention Click for Details Service Description: This program would offer job retention support by meeting with the individual at least 2x a month to discuss what is going well and what are their struggles on the job. At times there will be contact with the employer. We would work with client's on how to handle difficult situations on the job, job retention skills, communication, etc. Participants: LCW’s target population is Lawrence/Merrimack Valley residents who are struggling with a variety of socioeconomic barriers and who are either unemployed or underemployed. Program Hours: 1 hour per monthProgram Duration: 12 weeksSample Schedule: Contact Provider for Details Skills TrainingDigital Literacy for Work Click for Details Service Description: This is a 9-week program. The primary focus of the program is to provide students with basic digital literacy skills as well as job readiness skills to enable them to obtain entry level jobs that have a career ladder. Students will receive classes in Basic Digital Literacy including; Basic Computer terms Navigating Windows, Navigating the Internet, Email 101, Mobile Devices, Typing, Google Docs, Sheets and Slides, Microsoft Word, Excel and Power point, and Mail Merge. The Job Readiness classes will include Resume writing, Cover Letters, Thank You Notes, Interviewing Skills, Dress for Success, Communication, Conflict Resolution. All students will receive 2 Financial Literacy classes as well as individual Financial Coaching. Participants: LCW’s target population is Lawrence/Merrimack Valley residents who are either unemployed or underemployed. Program Hours: 20 hours per week Program Duration: 9 weeks (5 cycles)Sample Schedule: Contact provider for detailsRequirements: CORI check, High school diploma/GED/HiSET, SPL6 or above Websitehttp://www.lawrencecommunityworks.org