Monday, November 23, 2009

State to announce in Brockton $1.4 million for English language program for immigrants

This new funding will help immigrants in the workforce learn English through programs with their employers. - - Donna Poisl

By Erin Shannon

BROCKTON - The state Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development is expected to announce $1.4 million funding for the statewide Learn at Work program in a press conference Monday at the downtown HarborOne Credit Union.

The $1.4 million will be used to fund programs throughout the state for immigrant workers to learn English.

Mayor James E. Harrington is expected to announce on Monday additional funding for the same program for the Brockton area through the Brockton Area Workforce Investment Board.
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