Job Training for English Language Learners | Montgomery College, Maryland

These courses are perfect for students whose English skills are high intermediate or more advanced, but still need improvement. Qualified students can improve their English language skills while learning a job skill. This program is designed to help prepare you to pass an industry-specific, nationally recognized certification. Many courses finish with job fairs and connections to employers looking to hire graduates.

Want to learn more about these Job Training classes for English Language Learners? Fill out this form to receive information about upcoming courses and updates to orientation and registration dates:

Job Training for English Language Learners Interest Form

Registration & Orientation Sessions

To determine if you qualify, you must attend a registration / orientation session

At registration/orientation sessions, you will learn more about what to expect from the specific course. Potential students take an English test, if needed, and participate in a short interview. The test and interview will tell us your level of English and what classes will best help you in your career. Potential students are then contacted within two weeks to inform them whether or not they are in the class. Students are required to attend an assignment session to receive their class assignment.

Job Training for English Language Learners Classes:

Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA) Training for ESOL Students

Are you ready to begin a career as a medical assistant and improve your English? In this program you will improve your English, math, reading, study, computer, and work-related skills. Learn the skills needed to work as a medical assistant in offices of physicians, hospitals, outpatients care centers, and other healthcare facilities. You will learn how to assist physicians by performing functions such as preparing patients for examination and treatment, routine laboratory procedures, diagnostic testing, technical aspects of phlebotomy and the cardiac cycle. This course will prepare you to take the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Exam.

Program Requirements:

Be interested in getting a job as a medical assistant.
Want or need to improve your English skills.
Attend the Online information sessionnew window and take all required tests.
Be a Maryland resident.
Be at least 18 years old.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Be eligible to work in the USA
Note: Students with F1 or J1 visa cannot take classes in this program.
Required Online Information Session:
- October 22, 2024; 9:00 a.m.
- OR
- October 25, 2024; 9:00 a.m.

After the information session, you will need to take an in-person test at the East County Education Center.

Course Dates:
- February - May 2025
- Monday - Friday, 9:00 a. m. - 1:00 p.m.
Class Location: East County Education Center, 2221 Broadbirch Drive. Silver Spring, Maryland 20904
Costs: The program is free for those who qualify and meet the eligibility requirements.
Printable Flyer: Clinical Medical Assistant Training for ESOL Students (PDF, )

Phlebotomy Technician Training for ESOL Students

Are you ready to begin a career as a phlebotomy technician and improve your English? In this program you will improve your English, math, reading, study, computer, and work-related skills. Learn the skills needed to work as a phlebotomy technician in hospitals, clinics, doctors’ offices, and other healthcare facilities.

Program requirements:

Be interested in getting a job as a phlebotomy technician.
Want or need to improve your English skills.
Attend the Online information session and take all required tests.
- Dates and times for these will be posted when available.
Be a Maryland resident.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Be eligible to work in the USA.
Attend required online information session.
- Dates will be posted when available.

This class will be offered in the Spring. Be sure to sign up for the Job Training for English Language Learners Classes Interest Indicator Formnew window. Then we will send you dates and times as they become available.

After the Information session, you will need to take an in-person test at the Takoma Park / Silver Spring campus.

Course Dates: Schedule will be posted when available.
Class Location: Takoma Park / Silver Spring Campus.
Costs: Program is free for those who qualify and meet the eligibility requirements.
Printable Flyer: Available in January.

IT Network Training for ESOL Students

Are you ready to begin an IT Network career and improve your English? In this program you will improve your English, math, reading, study, computer, and work-related skills. You will prepare to take the Network+ Certification exam and learn the skills needed to work in the IT network industry, in careers such as help desk technician, network support technician, datacenter support technician and cable technician.

Program Requirements:

Be interested in getting a job in IT Network support.
Want or need to improve your English skills.
Have some basic computer skills.
Attend the Online Information Session and take all required tests.
- Dates and times will be posted when available.
Be a Maryland resident.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Be eligible to work in the USA.

Schedule coming soon. Be sure to sign up for the Job Training for English Language Learners Classes Interest Indicator Form. Then we will send you dates and times as they become available.

After the Information session, you will need to take an in-person test at the Rockville campus.

Course Dates : Schedule will be posted when available.
Class Location: Rockville Campus.
Costs: Program is free for those who qualify and meet the eligibility requirements.
Printable Flyer: when available.

Certificate for Apartment Maintenance Technician (CAMT)

Enhance your professional growth in the apartment industry by preparing to earn a Certificate for Apartment Maintenance Technician (CAMT). You will improve your English, math, reading, study, computer, and work-related skills while learning how to maintain and repair: apartment interior and exterior, electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC, and appliances.

Program Requirements:

Be interested in working in the apartment industry.
Want or need to improve your English skills.
Attend mandatory Online Registration / Orientation session
- Dates and times will be posted when available.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Be a Maryland resident
Be eligible to work in USA.
Need help with English, reading, and/or math skills.
You must be ready to study hard and to work in building trade industry.

Schedule coming soon. Be sure to sign up for the Job Training for English Language Learners Classes Interest Indicator Form. Then we will send you dates and times as they become available.

Course Dates: Schedule will be posted when available.
Class Location: Rockville Campus.
Costs:
Printable Flyer: when available

Pharmacy Technician Training for ESOL Students

Are you ready to begin a career as a pharmacy technician and improve your English? In this program you will improve your English, math, reading, study, computer, and work-related skills. Learn the skills needed to work as a pharmacy technician in hospitals, pharmacies, and other healthcare facilities. You will prepare to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board exam.

Program Requirements:

Be interested in getting a job as a pharmacy technician
Want or need to improve English skills
Attend a required online information session and take all required tests.
- Dates and times will be posted when available.
Be a Maryland resident
Be at least 18 years old
Have a high school diploma or equivalent
Be eligible to work in the USA
Note: Students with F1 or J1 visa cannot take classes in this program.

Online Information Session Dates:
- October 21, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
- OR
- October 24, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
After the Information session, you will need to take an in-person test at the Rockville campus.
Course Dates:
- February - May 2025
Class Location, hybrid (in-person & online)
- In-person on Rockville Campus, Monday & Wednesday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. AND Online on Tuesday & Thursday, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Costs: Program is free for those who qualify and meet the eligibility requirements.

Printable Flyer Pharmacy Tech (PDF, )

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA)

Improve your English, math, reading, study computer, and work-related skills. Learn how to take care of patients and residents in a clinical setting and how to take blood pressure, feed and bathe patients, use CPR if a person is having a heart attack or not breathing, help patients move safely, work with medical records and medical technology, and work as part of a healthcare team of professionals.

Program Requirements:

You must be ready to study hard and to work in health care.
You must need help with English, reading, and/or math skills
Attend mandatory Online Registration / Orientation session
- Dates and times will be posted when available.
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
You must be a Maryland resident
Be eligible to work in USA

Schedule coming soon. Be sure to sign up for the Job Training for English Language Learners Classes Interest Indicator Form.new window Then we will send you dates and times as they become available.

Course Dates: Schedule will be posted when available.
Class Location: Takoma Park / silver Spring Campus.
Costs:
Printable Flyer: when available

Early Childhood Education Training for ESOL Students

Are you a Maryland resident with a high school diploma, eager to enhance your English skills and begin a rewarding career in child care? Our specialized EARN (grant-funded) Early Childhood Education program is designed for Maryland residents with high school diplomas, aiming to enhance both English proficiency and child care expertise. Students will participate in a comprehensive curriculum comprised of seven early childhood education courses, three ESOL courses, and career readiness workshops, designed to equip you with the skills and certifications essential for success in diverse child care settings, spanning infancy to age eight.

Completion of our program will help you:

Fulfill the class hours required by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) to work in a Maryland child care setting
Meet the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential requirement of 120 class hours in a child care setting
Create your professional portfolio, required for the CDA Credential

Program Eligibility Requirements:

Have a high school diploma or equivalent
Be a Maryland resident
Be eligible to work in the U.S.
Meet assessment requirements
Attend required in-person information and assessment session
- Dates coming soon!
Fill out the Application Form shared during the information and assessment session and submit within 24 hours

Class will be offered in the Fall 2024. Be sure to sign up for the Job Training for English Language Learners Classes Interest Indicator Formnew window. Then we will send you dates and times as they become available.

Course Dates: August 2024 to May 2025; 6:00pm – 9:00pm; 4 evenings per week
Class Location: Online and In-Person
Cost: Program is free for those who qualify and meet the program eligibility requirements.
Printable Flyer ESOL for Early Childhood Education (PDF, )