Working Mission

AKA:

Rutherford County Immigrant & Refugee Programs

Description:

Provides ESL classes, citizenship preparation classes, agricultural projects and job assistance programs for immigrant and refugees in Rutherford County through mentoring programs and partnerships with local agencies, like the American Job Center, Blue Cross Blue Shield and United Health Care Workforce Development. The goal of the agency is to assist new Americans as they adjust to life in this country to become productive members of the local community. Basic English and Intermediate English Classes are offered at multiple days of the week at different sites in Smyrna/La Vergne area and in Murfreesboro. Agency helps with job applications and job finding for applicants and participates in multilingual job fairs in the county. Agricultural projects involve raising chickens, beef, lamb and pork and growing community gardens to benefit local applicants to overcome nutritional deficits in these underserved communities.

Hours:

Office Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; ESL Classes are Tue & Wed 10:00 am - 11:30 am and Tue night from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Intake Process:

Call to schedule an appointment or to register for classes

Program Fees:

No Fee

Languages:

Agency uses Google Translation services

Eligibility:

Immigrants and refugees new to the US in Rutherford County

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

March 8, 2024

Wishlist:

Flower and vegetable seeds, farm implements, gardening tools, soil needed

Volunteer Opportunities:

Volunteers are welcome to help with conversational English and to assist in the community gardens and other agricultural projects.

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Legal Status:

Nonprofit (Incorporated)