Vocational ESOL Classes | Montgomery College, Maryland

Our Classes

Vocational ESOL classes are perfect for students who know which particular career field they want to go into. Students should have a high intermediate or low advanced ability with the English language and want or need to improve access to other Montgomery College opportunities. Our Vocational ESOL classes teach industry-specific vocabulary and norms.

Our Vocational ESOL classes prepare students to either get ready for work in the job field and/or join our Certification programs in that field. At the end of each Vocational ESOL course, students will have in-depth knowledge about the job area and be ready for next steps with Montgomery College’s other college credit courses or certificate programs (such as: Phlebotomy Technician, Pharmacy Technician Training, Computer Network, Certified Nursing Assistant, and Apartment Maintenance) and potential employers.

Interested in these programs?

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Requirements for Vocational ESOL Classes

You must take an in-person CASAS test to be placed in any class (online or in-person classes).

You must attend an information session.
You must live in Maryland to take these classes.
You must be at least 18 years old to take these classes.
You must have Intermediate level English or higher
All Vocational ESOL classes are free for eligible students
Students with F1 or J1 visa cannot take classes in this program. Contact ESL-Rockville@montgomerycollege.edu, if you have a F1 or J1 visa and want to take ESOL classes.

Spring 2025 Vocational ESOL Classes Application Information:

To apply for these classes,you MUST first attend the information and application session. You will need to take the placement testing in-person. Information about testing will be given during the information session.

Note: If you are currently taking a class, you must talk to your teacher about how to apply in class.

Application Instructions

Choose the vocational class you want to take.
Register to attend the orientation and application session for that class.
Attend the required information and application session.
During the orientation, you will:
1. Complete the class application form.
2. Sign up to take the in-person placement tests.

ESOL for Healthcare

Are you looking for a new or a better job in healthcare? Do you want to learn more English for your job? Would you like to learn medical vocabulary? In this class, students learn the English and basic skills they need to work in entry-level healthcare jobs. This course gives students more practice with speaking, listening, and writing skills. It also prepares students for the healthcare certification programs.

In-Person Classes Information

Location:

Work Source Montgomery, Wheaton
11510 Georgia Ave. Wheaton, Maryland 20902

Class Dates & Times:

Thursday & Friday; 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m
January 30 to April, 25, 2025; .

Cost: Free

You must register to attend the in-person information and application session at Worksource Montgomery, (11510 Georgia Ave, Wheaton, Md 20902)

In-person Information and Application Sessions:

December 12, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.
OR
December 19, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

Click on the link below to register. You will take the placement tests the same day.

Printable ESOL for Healthcare Flyer (PDF, )

Online Classes Information

Location: Online via Zoom
Class Dates and Times:

Tuesday & Thursday; 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.,
January 28 to April 24, 2025

Cost: Free

You must register to attend the online information and application session.

Information and Application Sessions:

December 3, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom
OR
December 5, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom

Click on the link below to attend the information session. Click on the link below to register. After this online session, you will need to take the reading and listening placement tests in person. Information about testing will be given during the information and application session.

Printable ESOL for Healthcare Flyer (PDF, )

Vocational ESOL for Healthcare, a woman on the phone

ESOL for Customer Service

Do you want to work in the sales and service industry? Would you like to improve your English-speaking skills? This class will help you improve your English-speaking skills and learn the basic skills needed to enter the retail and customer service industry. This course gives students more practice with speaking, listening, and writing skills. It also prepares students for certification programs.

Class Location: Online (Zoom)
Class Dates & Times
- February 5 to April 16, 2025
- Monday, Wednesday & Thursday, 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
To apply for this class, you must attend the online information and application session:
- December 3, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
- OR
- December 5, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

You must register to attend the online orientation. Click on the link below to register.

After the information and application session, you will need to take the reading and listening placement tests in person. Information about testing will be given during the orientation session.

Printable ESOL for Customer Service flyer (PDF, )

ESOL Bridge to Technology

Do you want to work in the information technology field? Do you like working on computers and want to improve your computer skills? In this class you will learn English and workplace readiness skills for careers in technology. Students learn the vocabulary needed in this industry, increase computer basic skills and learn to troubleshoot minor computer problems. The class also prepares students for computer certification programs.

Class Location (In-person):
- Takoma Park Silver Spring campus
- 930 King Street, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Class Dates & Times
- February 5 to April 9, 2025
- Monday, Wednesday & Thursday, 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
To apply for this class, you must attend the in-person information and application session:
- December 5, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- MC Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus.
- Health Sciences Center, Room HC 422, 7977 Georgia Ave. , Silver Spring, Md 20910

You must register to attend the information and application session. Scan the QR code or click on the link below to register.

After the orientation, you will need to take the reading and listening placement tests in person. Information about testing will be given during the orientation session.

Printable ESOL Bridge to Technology Flyer (PDF, )

ESOL for Building Trades

Are you looking for a new or a better job in carpentry, heating/air conditioning, or electricity? Do you want to learn more English and basic skills needed to work in building trades jobs? This class will help you improve your English speaking, listening, and writing skills. You learn basic skills and vocabulary needed for entry-level positions in this industry. The class also prepares students for certification programs.

Class Location: Online (Zoom)
Class Dates & Times
- January 29 to April 9, 2025
- Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Cost: Free tuition, free materials
To apply for this class, you must attend the online orientation session:
- December 2, 2024, 6:00 p.m.
- or
- December 5, 2024, 6:00 pm.

You must register to attend the orientation. Click on the link below to register.

Printable Flyer (PDF, )

After the orientation, you will need to take the reading and listening placement tests in person. Information about testing will be given during the orientation session.

ESOL for Careers in Education

Would you like to learn more English and get information about jobs and careers in education? Do you want to work as a teacher, teacher's assistant, paraprofessional, or work in childcare centers? Do you need to learn more English and vocabulary to take the child care certification classes? This class will help you learn the English and basic skills you need in the education field, and connect you to certificate programs in childcare.

Location: Online (Zoom)
Class Dates & Times:
- January 28, 2025 to April 17, 2025
- Tuesday & Thursday, 6:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
To apply for this class, you must attend the online application and information session:
- December 3, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
- or
- December 5, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
Existing Summer II students can apply in class. Ask your teacher how to apply.

Printable Flyer (PDF, )

After the information and application session, you will need to take the reading and listening placement tests in person. Information about testing will be given during the orientation session

Printable ESOL for Careers in Education Flyer (PDF, )