About the Education and Training Center at the YMCA of Greater Boston

The Y’s Education and Training Center has provided support to underserved populations in Greater Boston, especially newcomers to America, the unemployed, and the underemployed since 1975. Our programs including English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) adult education and workforce development help those living in poverty to move into economic stability and self-sufficiency.

The Education and Training Center currently provides high quality English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) adult education programs in Boston and Woburn at the International Learning Center (ILC), and workforce development programs at Training, Inc. in Boston.

Learn more about our programs below!

English Classes for Adults English Classes for Adults

English Classes for Adults

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) opportunities that give non-native English speakers an opportunity to learn English and meet their personal, educational, and employment goals.

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Job Training For Adults Job Training For Adults

Job Training For Adults

Workforce development and job training opportunities for adults looking to secure professional employment and career advancement.

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English Classes for Adults

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) opportunities that give non-native English speakers an opportunity to learn English and meet their personal, educational, and employment goals.

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Job Training For Adults

Workforce development and job training opportunities for adults looking to secure professional employment and career advancement.

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Employer Services Employer Services

Employer Services

YMCA Education and Training Branch Employer Services provides companies in the Greater Boston community with programs and services to address your hiring and recruiting needs for skilled and trained employees as well as with options to train your current workforce to help them grow within your company and develop the skills that will help your business to thrive.

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Student Records Request Student Records Request

Student Records Request

Please click below to request a Student Record from one of our Adult Education Programs.

Record Request

Employer Services

YMCA Education and Training Branch Employer Services provides companies in the Greater Boston community with programs and services to address your hiring and recruiting needs for skilled and trained employees as well as with options to train your current workforce to help them grow within your company and develop the skills that will help your business to thrive.

Learn More

Student Records Request

Please click below to request a Student Record from one of our Adult Education Programs.

Record Request

GROUP FITNESS CLASSES

Group Exercise

Explore all the fitness classes and reserve a space by logging into Motionvibe. Get your blood pumping with classes like HIIT and Zumba or tap into your mindfulness with yoga, Barre or Pilates.

WATER FITNESS

Water Fitness classes are an excellent choice to give your heart and muscles a great workout. The Y offers a range of Water Fitness classes, find the perfect one for you by logging into Motionvibe!

Programs
Locations
Adult Pickleball

Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong and is also fun, social, and friendly.

Parkway Community
Youth Sports
5-10 weeks

YMCA youth sports programs give kids the opportunity to learn and grow through a variety of exciting activities, including basketball, soccer, volleyball, and gymnastics. With experienced coaches and a focus on teamwork, sportsmanship, and fun, your child will develop athletic skills and confidence in a supportive, inclusive environment. Sign up today and let them thrive through the joy of sports at the Y!

Burbank
Charles River
Dorchester
Huntington
North Suburban
Oak Square
Parkway Community
Roxbury
Thomas M. Menino
Waltham
Wang
Youth Swim Lessons
5-10 weeks

YMCA swim lessons for youth ages 6-12 provide a safe, fun, and engaging environment where kids build confidence in the water while learning essential swimming and water safety skills. Guided by trained instructors, participants progress through six swimming stages, focusing on techniques such as floating, stroke development, and endurance, all while fostering a love for swimming and lifelong water safety awareness.

Burbank
Charles River
Charlestown
Dorchester
Huntington
North Suburban
Oak Square
Parkway Community
Roxbury
Thomas M. Menino
Waltham
Wang

GROUP FITNESS CLASSES

Group Exercise

Explore all the fitness classes and reserve a space by logging into Motionvibe. Get your blood pumping with classes like HIIT and Zumba or tap into your mindfulness with yoga, Barre or Pilates.

WATER FITNESS

Water Fitness classes are an excellent choice to give your heart and muscles a great workout. The Y offers a range of Water Fitness classes, find the perfect one for you by logging into Motionvibe!

Programs
Locations
Adult Pickleball

Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong and is also fun, social, and friendly.

Parkway Community
Youth Sports
5-10 weeks

YMCA youth sports programs give kids the opportunity to learn and grow through a variety of exciting activities, including basketball, soccer, volleyball, and gymnastics. With experienced coaches and a focus on teamwork, sportsmanship, and fun, your child will develop athletic skills and confidence in a supportive, inclusive environment. Sign up today and let them thrive through the joy of sports at the Y!

Burbank
Charles River
Dorchester
Huntington
North Suburban
Oak Square
Parkway Community
Roxbury
Thomas M. Menino
Waltham
Wang
Youth Swim Lessons
5-10 weeks

YMCA swim lessons for youth ages 6-12 provide a safe, fun, and engaging environment where kids build confidence in the water while learning essential swimming and water safety skills. Guided by trained instructors, participants progress through six swimming stages, focusing on techniques such as floating, stroke development, and endurance, all while fostering a love for swimming and lifelong water safety awareness.

Burbank
Charles River
Charlestown
Dorchester
Huntington
North Suburban
Oak Square
Parkway Community
Roxbury
Thomas M. Menino
Waltham
Wang