ESL / RRA Refugee Limited
English Proficient
Limited English Proficient (LEP)
The LEP program assists clients who have limited English skills, on
government assistance, little or no previous job training, and
are in need of employment. The MSM LEP program provides ESL and support
services. MSM started placing LEP
clients into the workforce in 1995. MSM placed 61 clients in
employment in 2001. LEP clients have obtained and retained some, but
not limited
to, the following positions in the workforce: assembly worker,
beautician, caregiver, daycare provider, and security guard. In addition
to the
standard LEP services, MSM also offers LEP clients the following,
but
not limited to, services and assistance: GED preparation and tutoring,
keyboarding and basic computer training, immigration/naturalization
assistance, translation and interpretation services, group and
individual counseling, parent support groups, family management training,
low
income childcare referral, low income housing referral, individualized
advocacy services, environmental awareness education, tobacco and
drug education, aging service referral, domestic violence and abuse
service referral, developmental and learning disability aid, transportation
assistance, and citizenship classes.
If you are interested in the LEP program, please contact Angela
at (253) 584-5615 or email her at msmlep@cs.com.
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