IINE students come from 60 countries, and most of them live in and around Boston: Allston, Brighton, Charlestown, Chinatown, Dorchester, Downtown, East Boston, Fenway, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain, Mattapan, Mission Hill, the North End, Roslindale, Roxbury, South Boston, South End, West End, and West Roxbury, as well as Malden, Quincy, Everett, Revere, and Chelsea. Some students travel to class from as far away as Brockton!
Most IINE students go on to careers in their chosen field, and many advance to management positions before long.
Ready, Set, Service! Training Program
IINE’s Ready, Set, Service! Training Program prepares students for customer service jobs in many different and fast-growing industries such as hotels, restaurants, and hospitals. In this seven-week course, students will learn about financial literacy, job readiness, resume and cover letter writing, and interview preparation; attend networking workshops; and receive post-training employment search support. Training will focus on specific jobs based on students’ interests.
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Bridge to IT Proficiency
For many newcomers, a lack of digital skills can be a barrier to stable employment. IINE’s Bridge to IT Proficiency Program helps participants overcome that challenge by building the computer and technology skills needed to succeed in today’s workforce.
The program begins with a 10-week Digital Literacy course that provides hands-on instruction in essential computer skills. From there, participants receive individualized support through advanced training in Microsoft applications and referrals to specialized workforce development programs offered by trusted partner organizations.
Culturally and linguistically responsive, the program combines career counseling, educational guidance, and one-on-one coaching to help participants gain confidence using computers, software, and online tools. Ultimately, the goal is to open doors to meaningful employment opportunities, particularly in sectors where digital proficiency is critical to success.
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This class helped me a lot in developing my skills, such as speaking confidently in interviews, giving a speech, knowing my strengths and weaknesses, and working on them. It was useful to me in a lot of ways, and it gave me a lot of experience to develop and arrange my future ideas. Thank you so much.”
– Marwa
Encore Boston Harbor looks forward to every graduation and every opportunity to interact with IINE participants and graduates. The IINE programs are a terrific source of candidates; many graduates have become part of our team.”
– Encore Boston Harbor, Director of Employment