English Citizenship, & Workforce Classes

English, Citizenship, & Workforce Classes

Our mission is to empower the community through low-cost adult education that cultivates essential daily living skills and enhance employability.

English & Citizenship Classes

We offer six different levels of full English Immersion that improves listening, speaking, reading, & writing. Our classes in the morning & evening. We also offer an English Literacy in Manassas for those who cannot read & write.

Our Citizenship classes help prepare students for the Naturalization Interview. Curriculum includes covering the 128 questions, reading & writing practices, U.S History, mock interviews, & understanding questions on the N-400 Application for Naturalization. Citizenship classes are in English, and students should have at least an Intermediate level of English to enroll.

              What does the Naturalization Interview test on?
              • Speaking: Answer questions to show you can understand & speak English.
              • Reading: Read 1 of 3 sentences correctly.
              • Writing: Write 1 of 3 sentences correctly.
              • Civics: Answer 10 out of 20 questions correctly from the list of 128.

                Education & Workforce Development prides itself in offering English as a Second Language & Citizenship Preparation courses. Our low-cost classes are offered in Manassas, Sterling, & online. Each box corresponds to a different class option, so be sure to select the one that fits you best.

                Manassas, VA

                Education & Workforce Development Office | 8251 Shoppers Square Manassas, VA 20111

                Mondays & Wednesdays or Tuesdays & Thursdays
                9:30-11:30 a.m. or 7:30-9:30 p.m.

                Price: $150

                Sterling, VA

                Christ the Redeemer Roman Catholic Church | 46833 Leesburg Pike, Sterling, VA 20164

                Tuesdays & Thursdays
                7:30-9:30 p.m.

                Price: English: $80; Citizenship: $125

                Distance Education (online)

                Classes will be in Zoom Workspace

                Mondays & Wednesdays or Tuesdays & Thursdays
                9:30-11:30 a.m. or 7-9 p.m.

                Price: English: $200; Citizenship: $125

                Adult Workforce Development Courses

                Catholic Charities provides Workforce Development courses to encourage personal & professional growth including Computer Literacy, English for Childcare, & Grow with Google Academy.

                Computer Literacy

                Location: Manassas, VA

                This class is divided in two semesters. Upon completion, students will receive a certificate from NorthStar Digital Literacy.

                • Price: $150 per semester

                Computación Básica (Computer Literacy en Español)

                Ubicación: Manassas, VA

                Esta clase se divide en dos semestres. Al finalizar, los estudiantes recibirán un certificado de NorthStar Digital Literacy.

                • Precio: $150 cada semestre

                English for Childcare

                Location: Online using Zoom Workspace

                This class is divided in two semesters.
                Students will learn the proper English vocabulary to work in a Childcare center & receive training via Better Kit Care & upon completion; students will receive an American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification.

                • Price: $150 per semester

                Google Career Certificates – Grow with Google Academy

                Location: Online, self-study using Coursera.

                Upon successfully completing of modules, students will receive a certification one of the following:

                • Google UX Design
                • Google IT Support
                • Google Digital Marketing & E-Commerce
                • Google Project Management
                • Google Data Analytics
                • Google Cybersecurity
                • Google IT Automation with Python™

                Price: $50 per certificate

                Upcoming Classes

                Frequently Asked Questions

                How to register for classes in Manassas.

                Manassas has registration events twice a year for 1 week from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. or 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Join our contact list to receive text reminder of these events or email us ewd@ccda.net

                 

                How to register for online classes.

                Submit the Distance Education registration form & the office will contact you via email with further instructions or email us ewd@ccda.net

                How to register for a Workforce Development courses.

                Please complete the Workforce Development registration form & the office will contact you via email with further instructions email us ewd@ccda.net

                Am I able to join classes late?

                Yes, we do accept late registrations for our classes. It depends on space availability & how long classes are in session.

                • For English classes, we close registration on the 4th week of class.
                • For Citizenship Preparation, we close registration on the 6th week of class. Exceptions are possible, please contact the office for more information.
                • For Workforce Development, we close registration after the 2nd week of class.

                For more details, email ewd@ccda.net

                I want to refer a client to your classes.

                Education & Workforce Development has partnered with multiple organizations. If your organization is interested in financing your client’s education, please email us: ewd@ccda.net

                Would you like to have our classes near you?

                We’d love to provide low-cost education to other cities within the Diocese of Arlington. Please email ewd@ccda.net

                I need a lawyer for an immigration case.

                Catholic Charities has an Immigration Legal Services office. Please visit their website for more information.

                Education & Workforce Development

                8251 Shoppers Sqaure Manassas, VA 20111

                (571) 208-1572

                ewd@ccda.net

                Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.- 9 p.m.
                Friday, Saturday & Sunday: Closed

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