Welcoming America Members: Connect Your Community with FREE English Upskilling
This May, EnGen is partnering with Welcoming America to support local communities in advancing newcomers’ economic mobility and social inclusion.
EnGen is providing 25 FREE scholarship licenses to new English language learners of Welcoming Network member communities and organizations.
EnGen is designed to provide learners with the tools to achieve their goals and succeed in the workplace.
EnGen supports English learners through:
FREE SCHOLARSHIP LICENSES:Opening Doors for English Language Learners
The scholarship program is designed to support newcomers in Welcoming Network communities who might not otherwise have access to EnGen. Here’s how it works:
What’s Offered: 25 scholarship licenses providing six months of unlimited access to EnGen's platform.
Eligibility: Applicants must reside in Welcoming America member communities and cannot be employed by or affiliated with a current EnGen partner.
Application & Selection: Scholarships will be awarded via lottery. Registration opens April 23 and closes June 6. Selected recipients will be notified by June 24.
WHAT APPLICANTS RECIEVE
Unlimited access to workforce-aligned English instruction.
Support from a multilingual coach to assist with onboarding, study skills, and goal setting.
Participation in live, online classes and workshops with other learners.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Welcoming America Members:
Identify eligible local newcomers who can benefit from this opportunity.
Encourage them to apply for the scholarship program.
Support learners in completing the application if needed.
HOW TO APPLY
Learners can apply directly to the program using the multilingual form linked below. Application Form is also available in Arabic, Dari, English, French, Spanish, Tagalog, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese.
You can print and distribute flyers to share with learners and other community organizations. Learner flyers are also available in Arabic, Dari, English, French, Spanish, Tagalog, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese.
Click the button below to apply!
WHAT TO EXPECT
EnGen will contact selected learners and notify additional learners that they are on a waitlist.
EnGen will work with selected learners to complete onboarding onto the platform.
A multilingual coach will be assigned to support learners' progress.
ELIGIBILTY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
This opportunity is ideal for learners with basic digital literacy skills and some formal education.
The program focuses on workforce-aligned English, designed for working adults with career-oriented goals for learning English.
For best results, learners should commit at least 3 hours per week to the platform to make meaningful progress.
Contact Guadalupe Corrales for additional information about EnGen or the scholarship program: guadalupe@getengen.com.
Learner testimonials highlight the real-world benefits of EnGen:
About EnGen
Since 2020, EnGen has empowered tens of thousands of newcomers to build their English skills, connect with career pathways, and engage in their communities.
As a Certified B Corporation, EnGen collaborates with employers, community colleges, nonprofits, and government agencies to scale our impact and create more inclusive communities.
By offering scholarships, we aim to provide direct access to our platform for learners who might otherwise face barriers to English upskilling.
Let’s work together to promote workforce readiness, social cohesion, and inclusive local economies.
For more information, contact Guadalupe Corrales at guadalupe@getengen.com.