2024 Classes

January 8 – June 28

Classes are online on Zoom OR in-person.

Click here for the Education Benefits at a Glance flyer.

Click here for the 2023-2024 English, Computer, & Citizenship calendar.

Click here for the In-person Registration Session Schedule in Medford and in Seaport.

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 Classes

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

Morning English Classes

  • Beginner AM (Online/ In Medford): Tuesday and Thursday, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Intermediate AM (Online): Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Evening English Classes

  • Beginner PM (Online): Monday, 5:30 – 7:30 PM (This class is only once a week.)
  • Beginner PM (In Seaport): Monday and Wednesday, 5:00 – 7:00 PM
  • Intermediate PM (Online): Monday and Wednesday, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
  • Advanced PM (Online): Monday and Wednesday, 5:30 – 7:30 PM

U.S. Citizenship Preparation

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Tuesday
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Computer Skills Class

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

  • Beginner Tech AM (at Medford Training Center)
    January 22 – March 6, Monday and Wednesday, 10:30 AM- 12 PM
  • Intermediate Tech AM* (at Medford Training Center)
    *Regular Tech course for learners who have a Chromebook.
    January 8 – April 3, Monday and Wednesday, 10:30 AM – 12 PM
  • Beginner Tech PM (at Medford Training Center)
    January 23 – March 7, Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30 PM – 7 PM
  • Intermediate Tech PM (Online on Zoom)
    January 30– March 14, Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30 PM – 7 PM

On-Call Banquet Server Training

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The training is held on Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm from April 16 to June 20, 2024, at 101 Station Landing, 4th Floor, Medford.

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

  • 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.

To register, 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 give you a call back for more information session details. Click here for the information session flyer.

Certification Classes

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AM certification classes will meet at our Seaport office within the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport and PM ones will meet at our Medford office by Wellington Station.

  • ServSafe® Professional Food Handler (In Medford)
    Wednesday, February 7 & Wednesday, February 14
    5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
  • ServSafe® Professional Food Handler (In Seaport)
    Friday, February 23
    9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • TiPS® (In Medford)
    Wednesday, February 28 & Wednesday, March 6
    5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
  • ServSafe® Food Manager Certification* (In Seaport)
    Friday, March 15 and Friday, March 22
    9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

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

To register, please contact Maria Perez at (617) 542-1177 or email mperez@besthtc.org.

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.

Math College Prep

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

March 2024

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  • 2nd Round of TGH Courses start
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  • Introduction to Hospitality, Housekeeping Pre-Apprenticeship Program
  • Intermediate English AM (Online)
  • High-Beginner English AM (Medford)
  • Job Seeker Information Session
  • In-person Registration Day in Medford
  • English Support Hours with Julie Alden (Medford)
  • Beginner Tech PM (Medford)
  • Citizenship PM (Online)
  • Intermediate Tech PM (Online)
  • On-Call Banquet Server Training at Hilton Boston Park Plaza
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  • Introduction to Hospitality, Housekeeping Pre-Apprenticeship Program
  • Beginner Tech AM (Medford)
  • Intermediate Tech AM (Medford)
  • In-person Registration Day in Medford
  • Tech Support Hours with Donna Parker (Medford)
  • English Support Hours with Caryn Oppenheim (Seaport)
  • Low Beginner English (Seaport)
  • Advanced English PM (Online)
  • CPR/AED in Medford
  • Intermediate English PM (Online)
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  • Introduction to Hospitality, Housekeeping Pre-Apprenticeship Program
  • Intermediate English AM (Online)
  • High-Beginner English AM (Medford)
  • English/Tech Support hours with Marleigh Tetreault (Online)
  • Beginner Tech PM (Medford)
  • Intermediate Tech PM (Online)
  • On-Call Banquet Server Training in Medford
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  • Introduction to Hospitality, Housekeeping Pre-Apprenticeship Program
  • ServeSafe Food Manager Review & Exam (Seaport)
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  • Introduction to Hospitality, Housekeeping Pre-Apprenticeship Program
  • Beginner Tech AM (Medford)
  • Intermediate Tech AM (Medford)
  • Tech Support Hours with Donna Parker (Medford)
  • Low Beginner English (Seaport)
  • Advanced English PM (Online)
  • Intermediate English PM (Online)
  • Low Beginner English (Online)
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  • On-Call Banquet Info Session
  • Introduction to Hospitality, Housekeeping Pre-Apprenticeship Program
  • Intermediate English AM (Online)
  • High-Beginner English AM (Medford)
  • Job Seeker Information Session
  • In-person Registration Day in Medford
  • On-Call Banquet Info Session (in Medford)
  • English Support Hours with Julie Alden (Medford)
  • Beginner Tech PM (Medford)
  • Citizenship PM (Online)
  • Intermediate Tech PM (Online)
  • On-Call Banquet Info Session (in Medford)
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  • Introduction to Hospitality, Housekeeping Pre-Apprenticeship Program
  • Beginner Tech AM (Medford)
  • Intermediate Tech AM (Medford)
  • In-person Registration Day in Seaport
  • Tech Support Hours with Donna Parker (Medford)
  • English Support Hours with Caryn Oppenheim (Seaport)
  • Low Beginner English (Seaport)
  • Advanced English PM (Online)
  • Intermediate English PM (Online)
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  • Introduction to Hospitality, Housekeeping Pre-Apprenticeship Program
  • Intermediate English AM (Online)
  • High-Beginner English AM (Medford)
  • English/Tech Support hours with Marleigh Tetreault (Online)
  • Beginner Tech PM (Medford)
  • Intermediate Tech PM (Online)
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  • Introduction to Hospitality, Housekeeping Pre-Apprenticeship Program
  • TiPS Training (Seaport)
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