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Worksystems Inc. Internship


Since the summer of 2006 Worksystems Inc. has supported our high school Summer School-to-Work program for Title X students. Last summer, we were able to take advantage of the services Worksystems offers by hosting an internship through the BFRC.The film cliphighlights our intern Klea Brandberg. She was a great asset and helped to fill in some of the BFRC's staffing gaps - View the video

St. Pius X Adult ESL Classes

St. Pius X invites all adults with a desire to learn English in a fun and creative environment to join their ESL Adult program at St. Pius X Church and attend classes on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

They have four levels of classes, textbooks provided, as well as child care.
Classes begin September 9, 2010 and end March 15, 2011.
Fee: $20 per year, waived for those who are unable to pay.
Public Transportation: Tri-Met bus line #62, Cornell and Saltzman

For more information please email Dolores Colombo or Fernando Galindo

St. Pius X Church
1280 NW Saltzman Rd
Portland, OR 97229

Sunset Presbyterian ESL

Sunset ESL is a community language program for beginning and intermediate-level English learners. English classes are for adults. Children's classes are offered in fall, winter and spring for infants to 5th graders. Children's classes include language, culture, science and Bible stories. Homework Club is available for older children to do homework or other quiet activities.

Information for 2010 - 2011

Fall Registration: September 18, 9:0011:00 a.m.
Classes: Saturdays, September 25November 20
Wednesdays, September 28November 17
Winter Registration: January 15, 2011, 9:0011:00 a.m.
Classes: Saturdays, January 22March 12
Wednesdays, January 26March 16
Spring Registration: April 2, 8:30 a.m.
Classes: Saturdays, April 2May 21
No class on Saturday, April 23 (Easter weekend)

Sunset Presbyterian Church
14986 NW Cornell Road
Portland OR 97229-5460
Phone:503.292.9293

Registration

All participants and returning students must register.
New students will take a placement test to determine their level.
Late registrants may be placed on a waiting list if classes are full.
Registration is $10.00 per adult.
Children's registration and classes are free.
Textbooks may be purchased for $19.

Classes

Saturdays, for all students, adults and children. 9:00 a.m.12:00 noon
Wednesdays, conversation for adults, 7-9 pm
Location: All classes are at Sunset Presbyterian Church in the East Wing, LEFT from the main driveway.

Materials

Bring paper and a pencil or pen to write with.
Textbooks are available for purchase.
Adults who purchase a book at the time of registration will receive a $4 discount.
All materials and supplies are provided for children.