Our ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) class registration is now open for the 2024-25 school year!

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be a NYC resident and provide proof of address
• Must be able to attend in-person classes for 10 months

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• Students will be given a placement test to determine English level.
• Classes will start in September 2024 and end in June 2025.
• Classes are free and the program will provide textbooks.
• Classes are not bilingual, and students are encouraged to speak English only.
• Evening and Weekend classes are open for the students who have jobs only and the seats are limited.

Please check the information about our classes in English, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Korean, or French. 

To complete the interest form, click on one of the images above to scan the QR code or click here.

After completing the interest form, our staff will contact you via email to invite you to an information session. Please check your inbox and spam/junk folder.

The Coalition for the Homeless’ First Step Program is currently recruiting for its next free, in-person job training class that focuses on helping women prepare for careers in the Human Services field. The upcoming class will begin on Monday, May 13th and run through Friday, June 21st. The program takes place every weekday from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm over those six weeks in its offices at 129 Fulton Street in Lower Manhattan.  

First Step is an HRA-approved program that empowers homeless, formerly homeless and/or low-income women through a holistic and empathetic approach. With computer training, social service support, literacy building, career mentorship, and job search assistance, it aims to help women build their self-confidence and achieve their employment and educational goals. Look at the flyer below with more details on the specific skills students can expect to develop in the class. 

Some of the topics covered in First Step include:

• Google Suite applications, Microsoft Office products, and Salesforce 
• Empathy, Active Listening, & Emotional Intelligence 
• De-escalation & Problem-solving
• Assertive Communication & Conflict Resolution
• Resumes, cover letters, interview preparation, and career exploration
• Administering Naloxone

The requirements to be considered for the class are the following:

• 18 years or older
• Identify as a woman
• Live in one of the five boroughs of New York City
• US work authorization
• Proficient in English 
• Complete a 3-step application and enrollment process

Do you know someone planning to apply for U.S. citizenship? CPA(Chinese Progressive Association) can help! They offer application assistance and prep classes for a variety of English levels. Classes start in February.

Happy New Year! The Coalition for the Homeless’ First Step Program is currently recruiting for its next free, in-person job training class that focuses on helping women prepare for careers in the Human Services field. The upcoming class will begin on Monday, January 22nd and run through Friday, March 1st. The program takes place every weekday from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm over those six weeks in its offices at 129 Fulton Street in Lower Manhattan.  

To begin the application process, please either complete its referral form HERE or contact them directly by calling the First Step Hotline at 212-776-2074. From there, a member of their team will conduct a brief phone screening to ensure you meet the basic eligibility requirements and then sign you up for an information session to learn about the program in more detail.

Hate crimes against members of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities increased by 73% during the COVID-19 pandemic nationally and nearly doubled in New York City from 2020 to 2021. Collective stress and trauma, mental health stigma, lack of resources, and other barriers to care make addressing the needs of these communities especially challenging. 

DOHMH is eager to address the needs of this community by providing a learning initiative promoting their mental health and resilience. This 3-hour learning will cover a range of topics, such as AANHPI heritage in the US, challenges unique to these communities, identifying best practices for mental health care and resilience, and instilling hope. Its goal is to create a safe and supportive space for participants to discuss the effects of hate crimes, shame and stigma, and generational conflicts and to equip each other with coping strategies and resources. 

The Promoting Mental Health in AANHPI Communities (PMH-AANHPI) learning workshop is designed to enhance participants’ awareness of culturally sensitive mental health resources that are available to all New Yorkers, including AANHPI communities and individuals.