English for Work
English for Work is a free, quarter-long program for immigrants and refugees to improve their English language skills and prepare for employment in the United States.
About English for Work
Students practice speaking, listening, reading, and writing while learning about topics such as skills and strengths, job search, resumes, interviewing, and the U.S. workplace. Students receive 1 on 1 career advising, write resumes, and participate in mock interviews conducted by local employers.
English for Work
Students practice speaking, listening, reading, and writing while learning about topics such as skills and strengths, job search, resumes, interviewing, and the U.S. workplace. Students receive 1 on 1 career advising, write resumes, and participate in mock interviews conducted by local employers.
- Registration is open now for classes September 22 - December 5, 2025
- Free 10-week program for intermediate and advanced level students
- Attend classes two times per week on Zoom; morning and evening options available
- Participate in supplemental in-person classes on Fridays at Rainier Beach Branch and Hopelink Redmond
- Learning topics include resumes, job search, interviewing, and U.S. workplace
Program highlights: Students receive 1-on-1 career advising, write resumes, and do practice job interviews with local employers.
Eligibility
To participate in the English for Work program, students must:
- Be 18 years or older.
- Plan to get a job in the U.S. or enroll in job training/college to prepare to get a job within the next 6 months.
- Not have a B-1, B-2, F-1, J-1, or M-1 visa.
- Live in north and east King County (for example, Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Shoreline) or in Seattle. Newly arrived refugees living in surrounding areas are welcome to apply for the program.
How to Learn More and Enroll
- Complete the ‘Is English for Work a Good Fit for Me’ application between May 19 – August 22, 2025.
- Hopelink staff will contact you to schedule your orientation or provide information about other classes if English for Work isn’t the best class for you.
To apply to join an English for Work class you can fill out the online interest form, contact Hopelink by phone at 425-250-3007, or email englishforwork@hopelink.org.
Ready to Work
Ready to Work is a class for adult ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) students who want to improve their English and job skills, and who are currently looking for a job. Low-income adults who live in Seattle and are eligible to work can register for this class. This program is funded by the City of Seattle.