2024 Classes

September 16 – December 13

Classes are online on Zoom OR in-person.

Click here for the Education Benefits at a Glance flyer.

Click here for the 2024-2025 English, Computer, & Citizenship calendar.

Classes are eligible for Local 26 members and their adult dependents participating in the benefit plan. For more information or to register, please call (617) 542-1177 and leave a message, or complete this form.

English for Hospitality

starts September 9, 2024

Click here for flyer. Our classes meet in our offices OR online on Zoom.

Day English Classes

  • Intermediate (Online/In-person @ Medford Training Center)
    Tuesday & Thursday: 11AM – 1PM

Evening English Classes

  • Low-Beginner (In-person @ Seaport Training Center)
    Monday & Wednesday: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
  • Advanced (Online)
    Monday & Wednesday: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

An English placement test will be scheduled during the intake.

Spanish Langauge Training

starts October 1

Click here for flyer.

In this class you will:

  • Learn Spanish focusing on listening and speaking skills.
  • Learn the basics of the language, including vocabulary, grammar, and culture.
  • Practice how to use the language in everyday situations and interacting with others.

In-person @ Medford Training Center

  • October 1 – December 12, 2024
    Tuesday 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

To register, call 617-542-1177 and leave the following message: “My name is XX. I am interested in the XX class. My phone number is XX.”

U.S. Citizenship Preparation

starts September 10, 2024

Click here for flyer.

In this class you will:

  • Practice reading and writing English needed for the test.
  • Review questions for the N-400 interview.
  • Learn about American history and government for the civics exam.

Online

  • September 10 – December 10, 2024
    Tuesday
    5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Tech Classes

Click here for flyer.

Learn to use a Chromebook, Google Drive and related apps, navigate the web, and more.

Beginner Courses

Intermediate Courses

Career Development Training

Start October 10, 2024

Click here for flyer.

In this class you will learn: 

  • How to create/update your resume How to search for jobs and complete online job applications
  • How to answer frequently asked interview questions
  • How to communicate professionally via email
  • And more!

Thursday, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm from October 10 – October 31, 2024, at 450 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02110 within the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport.

To enroll, email education@BESThtc.org OR call (617) 542-1177 and leave a message: “My name is XX. I am interested in the XX class. My phone number is XX.” We will call you back.

Certification Classes

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Classes will be held at our Seaport Training Center within the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport.

  • ServSafe® Professional Food Handler
    9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Friday, November 1
  • TiPS® 
    10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Friday, December 6
  • ServSafe® Food Manager*
    9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Thursday, December 12 & Thursday, December 19
  • ServSafe® Professional Food Handler
    10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Friday, January 24, 2025

*First-timer ServSafe® Food Manager students must attend both sessions. Recertification exam students need to attend only the second session.

To register, please email education@BESThtc.org or call (617) 542-1177.

Classes are at no cost for Local 26 members with education and training benefits. To pay for the class or to get a group rate, please call and leave a message.

Registration is required and classes may be cancelled if there are not enough students.

American Heart Association
First Aid/CPR/AED Certification Training

Click here for flyer.

To be eligible for this class, you must:

  • Be over 18.
  • Receive Local 26 education and training benefits.
  • Be on time and participate in hands-on practice activities during the training.

Tuesday, November 26, 2024
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Location: BEST Medford Training Center
101 Station Landing | Fourth Floor
Medford, MA, 02155

Near T Station: Wellington on the Orange Line

To enroll, email education@BESThtc.org OR call (617) 542-1177 and leave a message: “My name is XX. I am interested in the XX class. My phone number is XX.” We will call you back.

On-Call Banquet Server Training

Click here for flyer.

In this training you will:

  • Get certified in TiPS, MA Allergen, and CPR.
  • Learn about banquet setup, ergonomics, wine basics, etc.
  • Practice table setting, tray carrying, and much more!
  • Get resume and interview preparation help.

The training is held on Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm from September 24 to December 5, 2024, at 101 Station Landing, 4th Floor, Medford near Wellington Station on the Orange Line.

Click here for the information session flyer.

To be eligible for this class, you must be over 18 and receiving Local 26 education training and benefits.

To enroll, you must attend an in-person information session and pass an English skills assessment.

Please email education@BESThtc.org OR call (617) 542-1177 and leave a message: “My name is XX. I am interested in the XX class. My phone number is XX.” We will call you back.

Math College Prep

Call for details and eligibility, (617) 542-1177.

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  • Introduction to Hospitality, Housekeeping Pre-Apprenticeship Program
  • Job Seeker Information Session
  • Culinary Training Program
  • Citizenship PM (Online)
  • On Call Banquet Server (Medford)
  • Spanish Language Training (Medford)
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  • Introduction to Hospitality, Housekeeping Pre-Apprenticeship Program
  • Intermediate Tech AM (Medford)
  • Culinary Training Program
  • Low Beginner English (Seaport)
  • Advanced English PM (Online)
  • First Aid/CPR/AED Training (Medford)
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  • Introduction to Hospitality, Housekeeping Pre-Apprenticeship Program
  • Intermediate English AM (Medford)
  • Culinary Training Program
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  • Introduction to Hospitality, Housekeeping Pre-Apprenticeship Program
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  • Introduction to Hospitality, Housekeeping Pre-Apprenticeship Program
  • Beginner Tech AM (Medford)
  • Intermediate Tech AM (Medford)
  • Low Intermediate Tech PM (Medford)
  • Intermediate English (Online)
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  • Introduction to Hospitality, Housekeeping Pre-Apprenticeship Program
  • Job Seeker Information Session
  • Understanding & Accessing Your Local 26 Benefits AM (Medford)
  • Culinary Training Program
  • Citizenship PM (Online)
  • On Call Banquet Server (Medford)
  • Spanish Language Training (Medford)
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  • Introduction to Hospitality, Housekeeping Pre-Apprenticeship Program
  • Beginner Tech AM (Medford)
  • Intermediate Tech AM (Medford)
  • Culinary Training Program
  • Intermediate Tech PM (Online)
  • Low Beginner English (Seaport)
  • Advanced English PM (Online)
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  • Introduction to Hospitality, Housekeeping Pre-Apprenticeship Program
  • Intermediate English AM (Medford)
  • Culinary Training Program
  • Food Allergens (Banquet) in Medford
  • On Call Banquet Server (Medford)
  • Understanding & Accessing Your Local 26 Benefits PM (Medford)
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  • Introduction to Hospitality, Housekeeping Pre-Apprenticeship Program
  • TiPS (in Seaport)