The English as a Second Language/Vocational Immersion Program (ESL/VIP) provides ESL instruction to low and no-income clients. The program includes a work participation component, an intensive English language immersion program focused on teaching the vocabulary and the cultural norms of the workplace. Participants progress from the lowest level of language ability to a workable knowledge of English, familiarity with common workplace technology and understanding of American workplace culture. This highly successful program has become a model for other cities with large immigrant populations.

Evening Basic English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for beginning and intermediate learners, covers listening comprehension, pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, reading and writing. The class provides students with the skills they need to find entry level jobs, and will prepare them to advance to the next level of ESL.