LaGuardia Foundation ACE Scholarship
The LaGuardia Foundation offers scholarships to qualifying students in the Division of Adult and Continuing Education (ACE) who may be facing financial hardship that disrupts studies and training.
The ACE Scholarship provides partial tuition assistance to help you achieve your educational and career goals.
Center for Immigrant
Education and Training
The Center for Immigrant Education and Training (CIET) at LaGuardia Community College offers free, contextualized English classes and job training programs, along with career counseling and case management services to low-income Queens immigrants and their families. Our goal is to support our students in becoming lifelong learners and independent, contributing citizens of New York City.
English Resources for
Parents and Teachers
Getting ready for school year. Communication with my child’s school. Parent teacher conference. School safety. Report cards. Enrollment and Admissions. Programs for children.
New York City Public Schools
Resources
Parent’s rights and responsibilities. School rules. School options and enrollment. Standardized test. English language learners. Special Education. Gifted and talented programs. Promotion and graduation. Tutoring services. Getting involved in schools.
Career and Professional Programs Information Sessions
Sign up for more information on our training programs!
Attend a free online webinar and explore a career. Meet our training program instructors, who are professionals in their field.
Versant – English Testing
The Versant English test is a fast and accurate way to measure your spoken English skills. In less than 20 minutes, you can take the interactive test on a computer, and get a detailed score report with tips on how to improve your English speaking skills in the following areas:
Vocabulary
Fluency
Pronunciation
Listening comprehension
English and Civics
The English and Civics Program in the Center for Immigrant Education and Training (CIET) provides free English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) courses for adult English language learners. These ESOL classes are designed to help students from beginner to intermediate speaking levels to develop their English communication and computer literacy skills while gaining the tools needed to become more engaged and integrated into their communities as New Yorkers.
Hotel T.E.A.C.H.
Project Curriculum
The Hotel T.E.A.C.H. Project Curriculum was developed by LaGuardia’s Center for Immigrant Education and Training (CIET) with industry partner Sheraton Manhattan Hotel with funding from the U.S. Department of Labor. Lessons are intended for instructors serving non-native English speakers who are currently working or preparing to work in the hospitality industry.
English for Workforce
Development
Center for Immigrant Education and Training (CIET) at LaGuardia Community College offers a variety of courses that assist low-income English language learners in attaining the additional English skills that they need to advance in their careers. All CIET workforce courses train students to be knowledgeable in American workplace culture and to identify and make progress toward a relevant workplace credential. Students create career plans in order to set goals and reflect on skills they have gained from life and employment experiences, and as a foundation for future career steps.
En Camino / On our Way
The English and Immigrant Family Literacy Program in LaGuardia’s Center for Immigrant Education and Training (CIET) provides free English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) courses for adult English language learners who have children in the New York City public school system.