Hamilton College - Project SHINE

The Mohawk Valley Resource Center for Refugees (MVRCR) resettles refugees from around the world in the Utica area. MVRCR seeks to teach refugees practical life skills and enhance their ability to integrate into society. They offer services to help immigrants and refugees adapt to their new neighborhood. These services include Resettlement, Immigration and Naturalization, English as a Second Language and Employment.

The Adult Learning Center at MVRCR provides English education to immigrants and refugees in the Utica area. The Center has ten ESOL classrooms at varying levels, which are staffed by experienced ESOL teachers from the Utica City School District. Project SHINE coaches assist these classrooms throughout the semester. Coaches provide a valuable service by offering individualized attention to learners. Coaches work on a variety of topics ranging from beginning English (alphabet and phonics) to more advanced writing and speaking.

BOCES Utica ACCESS Site

508 Second Street
Utica, NY 13501
Phone: (315) 738-7300
Website: www.moboces.org

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BOCES is a statewide organization that allows school districts to pool resources to provide special services. BOCES Consortium of Continuing Education educates and trains adults and prepares them for the future. BOCES offers basic English classes to refugees and immigrants.

Carola teaches well-attended classes five days a week in the morning and afternoon. Bob teaches an evening class three days a week. Both afford coaches the opportunity to work one-on-one or with a small groups of learners.

Mohawk Valley Latino Association

209 Genesee St, 2nd floor
Utica, NY 13501
Phone:738-1083 ext. 121

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A 401(c) Non-profit, the Association's Mission is to improve the standard of living for the residents of the Mohawk Valley, through various services that will educate and empower those residents. Services provided by MVLA include, but are not limited to job placement programs, after-school programs, healthcare assistance, cultural and community events, and immigration assistance.

A small tutoring class for both English and Citizenship began at the MVLA office in Spring of 2005 and quickly expanded to a teacher-supported class with funds from the Utica City School District and the help of the Adult Learning Center. This class meets at 5:30-8pm on the second floor of the Refugee Center and affords an intimate setting and a chance for tutors to sharpen their tutoring skills and form lasting relationships.