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Certificate of Recognition

On February 18th, 2009 Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino and the English Works Campaign presented ‘Certifi cates of Recognition’ to 11 unique local businesses and labor management partnerships for their support of English language classes for immigrants in the Commonwealth. Other key labor, community, and educational partners were also recognized. At a dynamic press conference held at Wainwright Bank & Trust that included over 80 English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) studentemployees; business executives, labor and community leaders, the Mayor commended these businesses, unions and their community partners for investing in Boston’s immigrant workforce, even in the toughest of economic times.

The English Works Campaign solicited nominations of businesses and labor-management partnerships supporting ESOL classes for the immigrant workforce as part of its effort to increase private investment in addressing the need for English language classes. Together the organizations receiving Certificates of Recognition provided English classes to approximately 513 individuals in the last year. Awardees span five industries (health care, hospitality, property management, financial, and food distribution/processing). They range from very small businesses like the Picco Restaurant in the South End where the owner covered for the staff while they went to class, to four of the largest employers in Massachusetts, which often include ESOL in their overall workforce development strategies along with career coaching, and technical and computer classes.

The Campaign hopes to launch similar Certificate programs across the state with local and state officials.

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