Adult Employment & Training

Kate Smith
Executive Director
Contact Info: 253-572-7717
E-mail: ksmith@clatino.org

In order to successfully participate in the Pierce County community, Centro Latino's clients must first be able to meet their individual and family needs. Education, Employment, and Life Skills all impact an individual's ability to be self-sufficient.Centro Latino's Adult Employment and Education Services support individuals in building skills, maximizing potential, and increasing their ability to fully contribute to the economy, culture, and vitality of Pierce County. Adult Employment and Education Services address the following areas:

Adult Education

For more information regarding the Adult Education Services, call Kate Smith, at (253) 572-7717, e-mail ksmith@clatino.org.

Centro Latino's Adult Education services provide adult learners with opportunities that increase their basic skills. In addition to traditional instruction, students are provided with culturally and linguistically appropriate support that encourages them to achieve their goals.

English As A Second Language Classes

Our ESL classes provide a multi level approach to students who wish to learn everyday English as well as workplace and conversation skills.

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Our first group of ¡Charlas! Volunteers
Fall 2004

Classes meet at Centro Latino
1208 S. 10th St
Tacoma, WA 98405

Tuesday and Thursday
9:00am - 12:00pm

Saturday
10:00am - 2:-00pm

Registration is required. Classes are free. Call 253-572-7717 for information.

Basic Computer Class in Spanish

Learn how to use word processing programs and the Internet. Taught in Spanish. Limited enrollment. For registration and information, call (253) 572-7717

For registration and information, call (253) 572-7717

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Adult Employment and Training
Computer Class
The opportunity to earn a living wage is fundamental in ensuring that an individual's basic survival needs are being met. Centro Latino recognizes the challenges that limited English speakers who are new to the area are faced with. Centro Latino's bilingual English/Spanish case managers are skilled in providing employment services and support to both English and Spanish speakers

Along with an ample variety of job applications available from many companies in the King, Pierce and Thurston counties area, these are the main services offered by the Adult Employment & Training Department.
  • Resume Preparation
  • Cover letter preparation
  • Job interview orientation
  • Mock Interviews
  • Job listings
  • Computer use in job search and resume submission