Bridge to Opportunity

This is a transitional English class for Boston residents.

Bridge to Opportunity is offered in 18-week sessions 2 times a year.

Students in the Bridge class must:

  • Be a Boston resident

  • Have a goal leading to college, skills training or employment

  • Have a high intermediate or advanced level of English

  • Be committed to good attendance and fulfilling course requirements

Bridge students focus on building vocabulary, note-taking, writing, and study skills. Students develop learning plans and portfolios.  The class includes ESOL instruction, learning and test-taking strategies, help with researching jobs, information about skills training, college admission requirements and financial aid.  Three periods for self-assessment give students an opportunity to target strengths and areas for improvement.

SESSION TIMES

This class is offered in 18-week sessions two times a year, in the evenings from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.  Classes begin in September.

SESSION COSTS

This class is offered at no charge for those who qualify and is funded by the Mayor's Office, English for New Bostonians.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Susan Arida
sarida@ymcaboston.org
617.927.8186