The Montgomery County Refugee Center provides the refugee community with a free quality education.

Classes for refugees and asylees include: Intensive English Language, Certified Nursing Assistant, Computer and Receptionist Training, Hotel and Food Service Training, Customer Service Training, Accent Reduction and more.

ENGLISH FOR THE AMERICAN WORKPLACE

English classes are offered from pre-literacy to advanced levels. A unique job class provides On-the-job training. Skills classes include computers, health care, retail, and service industries. Customer Service Training helps students interested in retail and customer service. Classes include resume writing, interview skills, and English speaking skills.

Class time is 8:30 am to 12:30 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

This program is open to refugees and political asylees only. Students must bring proof of refugee or asylee status.

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS

This CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) program consists of 110 hours of classroom time and 42 hours of supervised work in a nursing home. It generally lasts three to four months and prepares students to pass the Maryland Board of Nursing GNA examination.

This program is open to refugees and political asylees who pass an entrance exam. Students must bring proof of refugee or asylee status.

School hours:Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with morning, afternoon, evening and weekend classes available.

Directions to the School. The Refugee Center is located at Montgomery College, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus, building CA (soon to be called P4 Pavillion Four) (map).
Phone 240-567 -1405 or (240)-567-1404
Ride On Bus: 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 22, 28, (VanGo)
Metro Bus: F4, F6, Z2, Z6, Z8, Z9, Z11, Z13

For more information about the Refugee Training Center contact Ms. Noa Sadan via email at Noa.Sadan@montgomerycollege.edu