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Settlement Guide: Free English classes to help migrants find a job in Australia

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But most workers need to be able to speak and write English well.

Migrants can access free English classes to learn the basics of English or to improve their language skills to get a job.

To find more about the Adult Migrant English Program and the Skills for Education and Employment program, and to check if you're eligible, go to the Australian government website.

And to find an adult learning provider near you, check out the Adult Leaning Australia website.

Useful links:

AMEP https://www.education.gov.au/adult-migrant-english-program-0

AMEP (information in 26 languages)  http://www.education.gov.au/amep-information-other-languages

SEE https://www.education.gov.au/skills-education-and-employment

Reading Writing Hotline https://www.education.gov.au/reading-writing-hotline 1300 6 555 06

Adult Learners Week 1-8 September http://www.adultlearnersweek.org/

AMES Australia - migrant and refugee settlement services https://www.ames.net.au/

Adult Learning Australia https://ala.asn.au/


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