Workplace ESOL
Workplace
ESOL
JVS Delivers Customized Workplace English Classes for Employers Across Sectors
JVS Boston sits at the intersection of employers and job seekers. Our goal is to help employees perform effectively so they can transition to higher-paying jobs, and to support employers to develop, retain, and advance their workforce.
We partner with employers to plan, design, and deliver ESOL services for their employees, in order to help ensure that all workers are given the tools they need to succeed in the workplace.
Why Conduct Workplace ESOL With JVS?
Best in Class
JVS Boston has decades of expertise in helping match employers and jobseekers – and specifically in ensuring that each new generation of worker is equipped with the workplace English language skills they need to succeed in their new jobs.
Customized Training
We understand that every employer is different, and that one-size-fits-all solutions are not the answer to the evolving needs of our economy. Our Workplace ESOL programs are tailored to each employers specific needs.
Driven By Results
We collaborate with employers across the Greater Boston area to ensure that everyone – English learners and local employers – are satisfied.
Thank you for work over the last year! Our team only has wonderful things to say about the class. All the students learned a lot and really enjoyed the classes. I especially appreciate that all the classes had a focus on customer service and using the materials relevant to work.
Ali Fong, Chief Operations Officer, Bon Me
“I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to the JVS team for the outstanding work they have done throughout this past year. JVS’s dedication and hard work have led to a successful ESOL program that has significantly impacted our employees. The progress that our employees have made in improving their English language skills is truly remarkable, and it is all thanks to the efforts of the JVS team. Your commitment to excellence and your passion for helping others succeed has not gone unnoticed, and I am incredibly grateful for all that you do.”
Babak Bagheral, Beth Israel Lahey Health
“Senior Metal Bellows feels so fortunate to have collaborated with JVS; we truly cannot express our gratitude for them enough. For many of our team members, English is not their first language, which can make everything from understanding work instructions to communicating with managers exponentially more difficult. We partnered with JVS in hopes of easing that burden for those employees but having never offered a class like this before we were not sure how it would be received by our employees. However, every interaction with JVS – from the very first introductory meeting, right through to the end of year celebration was handled with professionalism, competence, and kindness. Each JVS team member was a pleasure to work with, but what impressed us even more was their attentiveness to our student participants and the respect and dignity with which they taught them. It can often be difficult, uncomfortable, and sometimes embarrassing to be an adult learner, but JVS’s empowering attitude towards adult learning kept our students engaged and enthused throughout the entire program-year. We were thoroughly impressed with JVS and we, along with our students, are eagerly anticipating the start of the next ESL session.”
Brittany Carter-Nicholson, Senior Metal Bellows
“The structure was phenomenal and was the best run job fair I have ever participated in. Everything was amazing, hats off to the JVS team for running such a great fair.”
Zachary Burl, Vinfen
“I loved meeting the staff at JVS and MassHire. Incredible people that are mission-oriented and focused on serving their clients.”
Maria Vijayvargia, Tatte Bakery & Cafe
JVS Boston Workforce ESOL FAQs
JVS workplace ESOL programs help employers strengthen performance, retention, and internal mobility.
We provide customized English training that improves communication on the job, boosts employee confidence, and supports career advancement—helping you build a more skilled and stable workforce aligned with your business needs.
Getting started is simple.
Complete the inquiry form at the bottom of this page, and our team will review your submission to understand your needs. A JVS consultant will then follow up to explore your goals and determine how we can best support your organization through a tailored partnership.
Costs vary based on the services and scope of partnership.
JVS offers flexible pricing and may help employers access grant funding when available. We’ll discuss options during an initial consultation and provide a clear, customized proposal.
JVS Workplace ESOL programs are designed collaboratively with employers.
We typically recommend a multi-week program with regular weekly instruction to support measurable language growth. Depending on your goals—such as improving job performance, safety communication, or career mobility—programs may be offered over multiple cycles to achieve deeper English gains.
JVS uses a combination of standardized assessment (BEST Plus 3.0) and instructional data to measure progress and program impact.
Participants complete a validated English proficiency assessment at the beginning and end of the program to measure growth in speaking and listening skills. These results allow us to place employees at the appropriate level, tailor instruction, and report on measurable skill gains using a state-recognized assessment tool. Employers receive clear insights into outcomes and overall program effectiveness.
Workplace ESOL content is job-specific and aligned with day-to-day workplace communication.
Instruction focuses on practical English skills employees need to perform safely and effectively at work, including job-related vocabulary, following instructions, safety communication, and strategies for asking questions and confirming understanding. Content is contextualized to each workplace to support immediate, on-the-job application.
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