Training and Education Services

English Language Classes

English courses for non-native speaking workers are critical for both individual and organizational success. Customized ESL courses incorporate your organization’s specific needs, practices, language, and work scenarios into the curriculum. Focus is placed on reading, writing, and speaking. Instructors work with your organization to understand the outcomes that are most important to you. For more information, please contact Kira Khazatsky at 617.399.3180 or kkhazatsky@jvs-boston.org.

Adult Basic Education

Basic adult education skills and literacy issues are one the most challenging barriers to career development and job satisfaction. JVS’ Adult Basic Education courses are designed to raise participants’ baseline skills in reading, writing, math, history, and science, thus enabling your employees to pursue either the Adult Diploma Program (ADP) or the Grade Equivalency Diploma (GED). For more information contact Kira Khazatsky at 617.399.3180 or kkhazatsky@jvs-boston.org.

Pre-College Classes

Courses are designed to prepare your staff members for entry into the Community College System. The core components are reading comprehension, college level writing and college math in preparation for the College Placement Test. Participants will raise their reading, writing and math skills, enabling them to pursue college education or certification programs. For more information contact Kira Khazatsky at 617.399.3180 or kkhazatsky@jvs-boston.org.

Customer Service Training

JVS will deliver customized customer service training that focuses on understanding the needs of your specific customers, as well as, on developing and utilizing strong communication and interpersonal skills, and building a continuous improvement system. For more information contact Carol Grady at 617.399.3181 or cgrady@jvs-boston.org.

Effective Communication Class

This course develops the verbal communication skills critical for career success in American business culture. JVS introduces experiential role-playing exercises to help students polish their skills. Training is based on individual workplace needs and communication challenges for both native and non-native speakers of English. For more information contact Kira Khazatsky at 617.399.3180 or kkhazatsky@jvs-boston.org.

Supervisory Training

JVS will give your supervisors the managerial tools they need to effectively encourage, challenge and support your employees in their growth within the organization. For more information contact Carol Grady at 617.399.3181 or cgrady@jvs-boston.org.

Computer Training

Employee productivity is greatly enhanced by providing and upgrading basic computer skills. JVS offers worksite classes in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) Calendar, Intranet, and Email. For more information contact Carol Grady at 617.399.3181 or cgrady@jvs-boston.org.

Medical Terminology Classes

JVS offers medical terminology training for entry-level health care professionals. Both incumbent and new employees can receive the industry-specific information they need. For more information contact Carol Grady at 617.399.3181 or cgrady@jvs-boston.org.