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International Institute of Lowell
(
I I Lowell
)
Comprehensive Refugee Employment Services
Comprehensive Refugee Employment Services
| Phone | 978-459-9031 ext. 14 | Address |
144 Merrimack St., Suite 302
Lowell, MA 01852 (  Map
)
|
| Fax | 978-459-0154 | sspaulding@iilowell.org | |
| Program Description | CRES offers employment counseling and job search for refugees and individuals who have received asylum letters from the US government within the past five years. Basic English literacy is offered to clients who need it, as is employment-oriented English (filling in applications, interview skills, etc.) Services are provided on-site, by appointment, one-to-one or in small groups. |
| Eligibility | All clients must be receiving refugee case management services as well, and a referral will be requested from the case manager. We can offer case management to individuals who are not already linked to a refugee agency case manager. |
| Areas Served |
Middlesex County, Essex County
Potential clients must be Mass residents, those who live outside Greater Lowell can still qualify, and should call for more information. Routine client transportation is not provided, however. |
| Fees Charged | Free . |
| Program Schedule | Year round |
| Days/Hours | Monday through Thursday 9 to 5 |
| Languages | English, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Khmer |
| What to Bring | Letter of asylum if applicable, name of case manageer if client already has one. |
| Online Registration | No. |
| Parking | Garages at Market St. or John St. |
| Transportation | Limited transportation may be available by prior arrangement. |
| Appointment Necessary | Yes. |
| Handicapped Accessible | Yes. |
| Child Care Provided | No. |
| Wait List | No. No wait list at this time |
| Other Information | |
| Volunteer Opportunities | Yes. Experienced ESOL teachers/literacy volunteers; occasionally workshop presenters on employment-related issues. |
| Resource Library | No. |
| Meeting Space | No. |
| News Letter | No. |
| Public Internet Access | No. |
| Sponsoring Agency | Learn more about International Institute of Lowell (I I Lowell) and its other programs (if any). |
(Information Last Updated: 01-02-2013)