JVS was founded in 1938 during the Great Depression to assist Jewish immigrants struggling to enter the American workforce and support their families.
Today, JVS is among the oldest and largest providers of adult education and workforce development services in Greater Boston, serving a diverse clientele representing over 90 nations, and speaking 50 languages, and helping people secure financial independence through educational and employment services.
With over 75 years of demonstrated excellence in workforce development, JVS has a reputation for continuous innovation, building person-centered and performance-based models to improve outcomes and increase programmatic effectiveness.
We empower individuals from diverse communities to find employment and build careers, while partnering with employers to hire, develop, and retain productive workforces.
Improve Your English
We offer free English classes and job coaching. JVS Boston provides free ESOL classes and job training for immigrants and refugees in locations throughout Massachusetts. Our free ESOL classes and job training can help you improve your English and find a good job. Explore our programs below to learn more.
TEFL Certification Course
Are you passionate about teaching? Get certified to teach English as a Foreign Language with JVS Boston!
Course Highlights:
- Learn from teachers who lead successful workplace ESOL programs all over the greater Boston area!
- Gain hands-on classroom experience
- Prepare for a variety of instructional settings
- Build understanding of theory and grammar
- Gain resume and job search assistance through JVS’s Career Center following program completion
- Training Details:
- Course runs from July 9 —August 3
- Course cost: $2,795
- Online prerequisite materials available July 1
