Education Center

ENGLISH CLASSES

Beginning English Extended Cultural Orientation

Extended support group for both pre-literate men and women of various backgrounds. Participants will practice essential English communication skills for daily life—such as greetings, shopping, transportation, and healthcare—through interactive and practical activities. The program combines basic English language learning with cultural orientation, wellness, and integration support. Participants will practice essential communication skills for daily life—such as greetings, shopping, transportation, and healthcare—through interactive and practical activities. Participants who attend 100% of the time receive a gift at the end of each quarter.

Intermediate English

This Intermediate ESL course supports adult learners in strengthening functional English skills needed for greater independence in daily life and community participation. Building on foundational language skills, participants practice speaking, listening, reading, and writing through real-world contexts such as healthcare communication, transportation navigation, workplace readiness, school engagement, and civic participation. Instruction integrates cultural orientation, wellness topics, and practical problem-solving activities to promote confidence, self-advocacy, and successful integration into the local community. Participants who attend 100% of the time receive a gift at the end of each quarter.

CITIZENSHIP PREPARATION

The Citizenship preparation class prepares eligible lawful permanent residents to successfully complete the naturalization process and become U.S. citizens. Through interactive instruction, participants will build the knowledge and confidence needed to pass the civics and English portions of the U.S. naturalization interview covering U.S. history and government (100 civics questions), reading and writing practice, interview preparation, and vocabulary development related to the N-400 application, a level 3-4 is required for success.

Who Can Enroll?

Maximum of 5 years in the U.S. Refugees, Asylees, Parolees, SIV, TVisa, Amerasian, U-Visa.
- I-94, Identification that reflects legal status

If more than 5 years in the U.S.
- Government ID
- Proof of low income; DSHS Letter, SSI, or most recent paystub

Enrollment information: 509-828-9609

Computer Basics (8-10 Weeks)

The Computer Basics course is designed for adult learners with little to no prior computer experience. Participants will build foundational digital skills needed for daily life, work readiness, and community integration. Through hands-on, guided practice, learners will become familiar with using a computer, keyboard, and mouse; navigating the internet safely; creating and managing email accounts; and using basic programs such as word processing tools. Participants who attend 100% of the time receive a computer at the end of the course completion.

Computer classes do require appropriate ORR eligibility requirements in order to enroll.

Sewing Textile Arts (8-10 weeks)

The Sewing & Textile Arts course is a hands-on, skill-building program designed to support refugee and immigrant women in developing practical sewing skills while fostering creativity, confidence, and community connection. Participants will learn foundational sewing techniques, including hand stitching, basic machine operation, fabric identification, pattern use, and simple garment or household item construction. Participants who attend 100% of the time receive a sewing machine at the end of the course completion.

Sewing classes do require appropriate ORR eligibility requirements in order to enroll.