Learning reading would be a big deal for me because I never go to school. Before I can’t read my name. I can’t say ABCD, I can’t say nothing. Before if I go someplace I don’t want people know I can’t read. Now I feel better with my English. I have still a long ways to go, but I will learn.
--Amara Kone, Student, Parent, Immigrant, Fishmeal Processor
Workforce Instruction
We provide training opportunities that integrate English language and literacy instruction with instruction in workplace culture, computer literacy, budget management, and the practice of setting short- and long-term goals. These programs support immigrants and refugees in developing language and job skills specific to their current and prospective fields.
- On-the-Job Training: Literacy Source partners with local companies and organizations to offer free classes to non-native English speaking employees. Group instruction tailored to specific industries takes place on the job site or at our site in Fremont.
- Customer Service for English Language Learners (ELL): This bi-annual intensive job training program prepares adults with limited English skills for employment in customer service. Open to low-income parents only.
Interested? Contact: Workforce@literacysource.org.