Community Impact: Jobs & Education Empowerment Project

09/21/2017

Hi all! We have an IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ALL IMMIGRANTS CURRENTLY PROTECTED UNDER DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals):

In response to the Trump administration's plan to tear down DACA, FREE legal services will be available throughout New York on SEPTEMBER 25th. See http://thenyic.org/daca for a ​ ​list of host organizations and locations.

DACA protects from deportation 50,000+ New Yorkers brought to the United States as children. Based the Administration's guidelines, many New Yorkers are eligible for renewal if their applications are received by October 5th.

Don't miss this opportunity for FREE legal services! Apply for renewal through 60+ organizations that will be hosting events on next Monday, September 25th.

Organizations around the city and state will be helping those who can renew their DACA before the October 5th deadline: review the information below to find a place to get help. All of the organizations listed here are providing DACA renewal assistance. This guide will be updated on an ongoing basis...

09/21/2017

Hello everyone! Announcement for all immigrants currently protected under DACA:

There will be an information session on DACA and immigration options TOMORROW, SEPTEMBER 22nd. It will take place at Queens Central Library from 3:00-5:00pm.

Attend this event to get answers to all your questions about changes to DACA and immigration policies under the Trump administration!

03/31/2017

Interested in ESOL? See what we have to offer at Community Impact.

Video thanks to Lydia Bassaly.

12/02/2016

Hello! Last chance to give us feedback for future program development! We want your guidance as we expand our career and job counseling programs. Queremos su opinion para la expansión de nuestros programas y servicios.

Take a minute to fill out our Career Development Needs Assessment: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NCW5QVZ

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11/18/2016

Hi ESOL students!

There will be NO CLASSES held next Wednesday and Thursday, November 23rd and 24th, for the holiday. Classes will resume on Monday, November 28th.

Have a great Thanksgiving!

11/15/2016

Hey ESOL students!

There will be NO CLASS tomorrow, November 16th.

Have a great Wednesday. We'll see you back in class as per usual on Thursday!

06/15/2016

ESOL students share their words for Orlando, with teacher Josue.

05/11/2016

We made it through another semester! Hope all who graduated had a great experience and other continue their journeys with us. ESOL and TASC is one step closer to leveling the playing field, especially here in New York City. Keep it up!

05/11/2016

We provide ESOL classes at five levels for non-native English speaking adults in the New York City area.
Level 1: Beginner
Level 2: Early Intermediate
Level 3: Intermediate
Level 4: Upper Intermediate
Level 5: Advanced
Writing: Advanced
Conversation: Upper Intermediate/Advanced

You must be 18 years or older at the time of enrollment.

Classes are free of charge, but students are expected to purchase 1-2 books.

It's a 12 week program.

Each semester we offer Monday through Thursday:

Morning Classes: 12:00pm – 2:00pm

Afternoon Classes: 4:10pm – 6:00pm

Evening Classes: 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Once enrolled in the ESOL program, you have the option of taking part in free career counseling (Job Road) and college counseling (College Road).

05/09/2016

TASC placement tests are TBD! But stay tuned, the placement exams should take place in a week or so. TASC classes begin Monday, June 6th!

05/09/2016

We have our placement tests on May 16-27 (10am, 11:30am, 4pm, 5:30pm) for the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Program. You must take a placement test to enroll in the Summer 2016 Semester, which will run June through August. You will also register during this time. The program is free except the textbook (~$35), and we offer morning, afternoon, and evening classes. Taking a placement test does not guarantee enrollment-- we may have to limit the number of students depending on the quantity of students who take the test. After taking the placement test, you must also attend orientation (details TBD) to complete your enrollment.
Entrance to the placement exam requires a ticket. Individuals that do not have a ticket will not be allowed into the exam. Please bring a pen and a pencil to the exam.
The exam starts at the time you have chosen. Anyone arriving late will be turned away. Plan on being at the exam for approximately 90 minutes.
Exams will be held at Community Impact's Annex Building. This building is located at 2875 Broadway between 111th and 112th street, room 205. To enter the building, dial #08 on the key pad.
ONLY ONE TICKET PER PERSON. ANYONE RESERVING MORE THAN ONE TICKET WILL HAVE ALL TICKETS CANCELLED.
Check out
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/esol-summer-2016-placement-test-and-registration-tickets-25070232741 to sign up!

05/09/2016

Community Impact, Jobs and Education Empowerment Program (JEEP) English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Program You must take a placement test to enroll in the Summer 2016 Semester, which will run June through August. You will also register during this time. The program is free except the tex...