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RENEW: 954-201-2677
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RENEW - Refugees Entering New Enterprises & Workforce

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A variety of job readiness training is available to refugees, those seeking political asylum, victims of human trafficking and Amerasians living in Broward County.
 

Main Office: 954-201-2677

Español: 954-201-2677

French, Creole: 954-201-2672

 

 

Attendance/Withdrawal Policies

Attendance Policy:
  • Students are expected to notify their instructor and/or the advisor assigned to their class when they are absent.
  • After three consecutive absences without notification, the student will be withdrawn from the class.
  • If a student misses a class meeting, s/he is responsible for all work done in class and homework is due upon return.
Withdrawal Policy:

If a student withdraws from two classes, s/he will not be allowed to re-enroll. Only in special circumstances, approved by the program manager, will an exception be considered.​

Costs

RENEW services are free for eligible students.
Course materials are provided for in-class use at no charge. Project RENEW may also pay for approved training resources. Some resources are paid up front by student).​​

Eligibility

To be eligible for RENEW, students must be:

  1. at least 18 years old;
  2.  a resident of Broward County;
  3.  employed/registered with an Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)employment provider

Who can apply?

  1. Asylee of all nationalities (first five years)
  2. Refugees of all nationalities (first five years)
  3. Cuban/Haitian entrants (including asylum applicants)
  4. Amerasians
  5. Lawful permanent residents who adjusted from prior refugee, entrant or asylum status
  6. Certified victims of human trafficking
  7. Special immigrants from Iraq or Afghanistan
Please call to schedule an eligibility interview. You will need to bring the following documents with you to this appointment:
  1. I-94
  2. Social Security card
  3. Employment Authorization card
  4. Permanent Residence card
  5. Driver license or Florida ID
  6. Asylum letter or Order
  7. Asylum Application Receipt (for entrants and/or parolees from Cuba or Haiti only)
  8. Work information or referral from ORR Services, Youth COOP, or Workforce One

Locations

Miramar Town Center
2050 Civic Center Place
Miramar, FL 33025
954.201.8709

Coral Springs Charter High School
3205 N. University Dr.
Coral Springs, FL 33065

Broward College – North Campus
1000 Coconut Creek Blvd.
Coconut Creek, FL 33066

Broward College – South Campus
7200 Hollywood/Pines Blvd.
Pembroke Pines, FL 33024​

Programs

Program_Highlights.pdfProgram Highlights

Available programs include:

  • Career counseling and employability skills
  • Citizenship classes: RENEW offers citizenship and Civics instruction for lawful permanent residents who reside in Broward County. Students who successfully complete the course receive a Certificate of Completion.
  • English for literacy, accent modification and conversation
  • ESOL: English for Speakers of Other Languages (six levels)
  • Referrals for employment and legal services
  • Standardized test preparation
  • Vocational & continuing education training
  • Workplace readiness and computer literacy skills

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  • RENEW Offers six levels of ESOL courses.
  •  Before registering for classes, all students must take the English placement test (CASAS) to determine level of instruction.
  • Each ESOL course is 16 weeks in length.
  • Books are available for students to use during class.
  • Each ESOL course level has a departmental final exam.
Students must complete ESOL level three to be eligible to be enrolled in Continuing Education Workforce/Vocational courses. Students must meet ​ 

 

Transportation assistance & other services

  • Child care: RENEW will refer participants to local child care centers that will provide child care assistance to income-eligible applicants.
  • Employment Referrals: RENEW will refer participants to local South Florida Workforce Job Service Providers for employment assistance.
  • Transportation: Transportation passes (bus passes or parking permits) are available to a limited number of income-eligible students. Metro passes are awarded as needed, and are not renewed automatically.
  • To be eligible to receive a pass, a student who is registered for a class that meets four times per week cannot have more than three absences per month. Students must be currently registered for classes to be considered for assistance.
  • To apply for assistance, students must submit an application form with proof of income before the 20th of each month for the following month.
  • Transcript translation/evaluation: Translations and evaluations of foreign-earned credentials will be subsidized for students who are income-eligible. The program will reimburse 100% of the total cost of the translation/evaluation service. Students must complete the application for reimbursement available in the RENEW office.

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Phone: 954.201.7350
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