Spring 2025: ESOL Classes will run from January 27 – April 4, 2025 (10 weeks)

In-person registration for Spring Semester: January 8, 2025 – January 23, 2025 

Registration Locations & Hours:

90 Madison St. Room 303a, Worcester MA 01608
M-Th 10 am-1:00 pm
3 Salem St. Suite 332, Worcester MA 01608
M-Th 12 pm – 4:30 pm
Fri 1/17 & 1/24 3pm-5Pm

(Please be sure to bring your cell phone and be prepared to use Email and WhatsApp for registration.) (flyer)

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Sign up for our next Volunteer Tutor Information Session on January 2nd!

If you want to make a positive impact in the community, consider becoming a volunteer tutor at Literacy Volunteers of Greater Worcester–where you can help adults improve their English language skills through personalized one-on-one tutoring; no prior teaching experience required; and training will be provided!

Sign up for our next Volunteer Tutor Information Session on Thursday, January 9th, 6:30pm- 7:30pm (Zoom) at http://tinyurl.com/3c3esrfs

Read more about becoming a volunteer tutor at https://www.lvgw.org/volunteer-tutors/

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You and your family are invited to LVGW International Potluck Party to celebrate our students, tutors, teachers, friends, and families during this special time of year! Please bring a traditional family food from your home country for everyone to share. Food, fun, and a festive time for all.

Date/Time: 12/18/24 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Location: 3 Salem Sq. Saxe Room

Sign up here

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Rescheduled-Looking for Free training opportunities for a good job?

Sign up for Information Session on FREE Training Opportunities for Good Jobs!

The Worcester Jobs Fund continues to provide FREE training opportunities for residents to prepare for good jobs!
They are currently recruiting for:

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
• 7D Van Driving Training 
• National Grid: Energy Infrastructure Academy

Anh Dao, program director, invites you to learn about a variety of Worcester Jobs Fund programs and how to apply, available to a limited number of Worcester County residents at no cost. Sign up for attending this session now and we will email you the zoom link soon.

Dates: Thursday: December 12,  2024
Time: 9:00am -10:00am
Location: Zoom (Sign up now and we will email you the zoom link)

For more information, contact Anh Dao, Worcester Jobs Fund Assistant, Email: DaoA@masshirecentral.com Office: 508-453-6847 Cell: 774-418-1234

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Spring 2025: ESOL Classes will run from January 27 – April 4, 2025 (10 weeks)

If you are interested in learning English with LVGW and receiving registration information about our Spring 2025 ESOL classes, please sign up for our Interest List, and also sign up for our LVGW News & Announcements WhatsApp Group.

 

 

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Give the Gift of Literacy Today!

Today is Giving Tuesday. Please consider supporting LVGW for your end-year donations.

With your support, we provide free English education to adult learners and create an equitable community where adults have a path to economic stability and civic engagement.

When you give – in any amount – you help change the lives of our students! Thank you!

Donate Now at https://www.lvgw.org/donors/donate-now/

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Thank you to United Way of Central Massachusetts for Your Generous Support!

Thank you to United Way of Central Massachusetts! For the Community Impact generous grant award and for supporting adult literacy in Worcester!

The funding goes towards the LVGW ESOL and Work Force Readiness Program for New Americans in Greater Worcester beginning Jan. 1, 2025. LVGW is happy to have UWCM as a new partner to help us make a difference in our community.

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Workshop: Finding jobs, job training opportunities on MassHire website and JobQuest!

Steven McIntosh, Upskilling Navigator of MassHire, invites you to learn how to navigate the MassHire Central and JobQuest websites to find employment and job training, as well as additional online job search resources.

Friday, October 25 from 10-11AM

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83122486324

 

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Looking for upcoming job openings and job fairs?

Looking for a job? Check out LVGW Online Bulletin Board for upcoming job openings and job fairs

at https://www.lvgw.org/community-resources/bulletinboard/

Looking for free higher education or career training opportunities? Attend this QCC Information Session!

Peter Soucy, Admissions Recruitment Counselor of QCC invites you to learn about a wide array of programs and services designed to help you achieve your educational and career goals. He will talk about degree and certificate programs, Workforce Development training programs, GED/HiSET classes, Free Tuition for Students over 25 programs, as well as financial aid and grant funding opportunities.
Dates: Friday: October 11
Time: 10:00 am-11:00 am
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83122486324

LVGW Invites you to our 2024 Annual Meeting

It’s time to celebrate the success of our students, the dedication of our teachers & volunteers, and the work that we do!!!

Join us for Literacy Volunteers of Greater Worcester’s 2024 Annual Meeting. Listen to inspirational testimonials & organizational updates, and congratulate award recipients. (Refreshments will be served. Open to all.)

To confirm your attendance, please RSVP below:

I will attend the meeting!

Celebrating over 50 years of service!
Providing social and economic empowerment through culturally compassionate English language education.

I want to support LVGW!

• Make a difference. Volunteer at LVGW!
• Donate to Literacy Volunteers of Greater Worcester today!

(Checks can be mailed to: Literacy Volunteers of Greater Worcester, 3 Salem Square, Suite 332, Worcester, MA 01608)

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FREE Workshop: How to write a resume and cover letter

HOW TO WRITE A RESUME & COVER LETTER

Friday, September 27 from 10-11am

No registration required.

Bill Starr, an experienced Job Developer/Recruiter from MassHire, invites you to learn how to write an effective resume and cover letter and what best practices you should follow.

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83122486324

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STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS IN WORCESTER AREA

Friday, September 20 10am-11am

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83122486324

No registration required. All is welcome.

Join us for an informative workshop on the fundamentals of starting a successful business. Whether you have a business idea or are already in the early stages, this session will equip you with the knowledge and resources to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey.

Important Steps-Getting Started-Setting Goals-Helpful Tips!

Presented by the City of Worcester, Executive Office of Economic Development.

Tour to the Worcester Public Library, Sept. 6, 10am-11am

Did you know that the Worcester Public Library has something for everyone and for all ages? If you’ve ever wondered what the Library is all about make sure not to miss this special tour!

Sign up for a WPL membership and have your own library card to borrow books, movies, and so much more for Free. You can sign up for a library card (if you don’t already have one) before coming to the tour and be ready to receive your brand new library card when you come for the tour. If you need help filling out the application the LVGW office will be happy to help.

JOIN US for this wonderful tour of the Worcester Public Library! Let’s meet at the Welcome Desk where Katelyn, New American Librarian of the library will guide us through the building and highlight some of the wonderful things the Library has to offer everyone for FREE!

Audience: Everyone is invited-students, teachers, tutors, volunteers, families, and friends

Date: Friday, 9/6

Time: 10am – 11am

Location: 3 Salem St. Worcester, 01608, Welcome Desk on the first floor

Sign up for the tour TODAY!

FREE Financial Education Workshop on 8/30, 10am-11am

Join us this Friday as we welcome one of our guest teachers, Brittany Haley, a financial literacy educator of Leominster Credit Union. She will teach us how to manage our money, open a bank account, budget, apply for a credit card, and more.

Date: Friday 8/30, 10:00am
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83122486324

Improve Your English by Helping Your Child Practice Reading!

Join us this Friday as we welcome special guest Rezarta Reso, Youth Services Librarian of the Worcester Public Library. She will share with us information to help us learn about Summer Reading at the Library and other great services for children and families. Together, you and your family can participate and improve both your children’s and your reading skills through book selection, programs, and activities in the Children’s Center of the Library.

Dates: Friday: August 9, 2024
Time: 9:00 am-9:45 am
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83122486324

Sign up for training opportunities for good jobs today!

The Worcester Jobs Fund continues to provide FREE training opportunities for residents to prepare for good jobs!
They are currently recruiting for:

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
• Pharmacy Technician
• Building Pathways Pre-Apprenticeship Program 
• 7D Van Driving Training 

Sign up for information sessions for training opportunities for good jobs today! (Click on links on a pdf flyer by clicking the image below.)
For more information, contact  Anh Dao, Worcester Jobs Fund Assistant, Email: DaoA@masshirecentral.com Office: 508-453-6847 Cell: 774-418-1234

Looking for a job? Attend this MassHire Information Session!

MassHire: Career and employment resources and services 

Bill Starr, Job Developer/Recruiter of MassHire, invites you to learn about MassHire Career Center programs including  resources and services available to you at no cost, including career counseling, resume writing support, interview preparation and access to hiring events and training opportunities.

Dates: Friday: July 19 2024
Time: 10:00 am-11:00 am
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83122486324 

LVGW Spring Newsletter

In This Issue:

• Greetings from LVGW
• Welcome Students & Teachers
• New Board Members and Teacher
• For Students: Career and Communication Readiness Workshops
• For Volunteers: Tutor Orientation
• Events: LVGW Spring Field Trip
• Thank You Letter
• Support LVGW

Sign up for Resume, Interview and American English Pronunciation Series Today!

LVGW invites you to FREE upcoming Career Workshops and Communication Readiness. Sign-up below for this great opportunity by scanning the QR Code. Or register here: http://tinyurl.com/2582ja48 

Welcome Students and Teachers for Spring 2024

LVGW welcomes new and returning students and teachers to our Spring session of ESOL Classes. We wish our students a successful 10 weeks of learning and becoming a better English speaker.

MassReconnect: Free Community College for Adults 25+

Massachusetts residents 25 years of age or older can take advantage of this opportunity to earn an associate degree or certificate for free at any of the Commonwealth’s 15 public community colleges. Read more here. 

Interested in becoming a tutor to change someone’s life? Sign up for Tutor Orientation

If you or your friends are interested in becoming a tutor to change someone’s life? Join us for Tutor Orientation on Thursday, January 25th, 6:00pm – 7:30pm on Zoom.

Sign up today at http://tinyurl.com/3c3esrfs

Spring 2024 ESOL Courses: In Person Registration Dates

SPRING 2024 ESOL Courses: Jan. 29 – April 13
(10-week courses in person and online)

Thank you for a fun and delicious evening!

Thank you all for joining us at LVGW’s International Potluck Party on 12/13/23! It was a pleasure seeing so many students, teachers, tutors, board members, volunteers, staff, friends, and families all in the same room conversing, eating together, sharing stories and having fun!!! We are so thankful and overjoyed for your participation. See more photos at https://www.facebook.com/lvgw.org/

November 1, 2023

Thank You, Greater Worcester Community Foundation!

We are thrilled to announce that Literacy Volunteers of Greater Worcester has been awarded a 2023 Community Grant from Greater Worcester Community Foundation for $25,000 for General Operating Support. Thank you, GWCF!

 Read more about GWCG 2023 Community Grants

Good morning, LVGW Teachers and Volunteer Tutors – I’m very excited to share this message on behalf of our Board of Directors.  Best regards, Patrice Keegan

A Message from the Board of Directors:

Welcoming LVGW’s New ED!

It is with great pleasure that we announce LVGW’s Program Manager Pingsheng Chen has been promoted to the role of Executive Director.

Just two months ago, Ping joined LVGW after retiring from a 28-year career at the Worcester Public Library. Prior to working as a reference librarian and division head of Public Services for WPL, Ping lived in China where she taught English. Outside of work, Ping enjoys cooking, gardening and time with family including her grandson, Teddy.

When we met Ping, we knew she was the right person to lead LVGW. She has already made many valuable contributions to our organization and we know she will thrive as ED.

We appreciate the time of the Board’s executive committee involved in this search process, which began last fall. We are grateful to our interim ED Patrice Keegan and Program Associate Raquel Mota-Hayes for their continuing dedication to a smooth transition process. And finally, we thank our tutors and teachers for their patience and commitment to providing uninterrupted educational services during our search for a new ED.

Sincerely,

The LVGW Board of Directors