MVIEC News
The Merrimack Valley Immigrant and Education Center (MVIEC) is one of 
the leading providers of education and social services to the ever-growing immigrant population in Greater Lawrence. 
Our work helps all immigrants and their families assimilate in their new community by providing opportunities to enrich their lives so that they can communicate, find 
employment, improve educational and communication skills, and ultimately achieve United States Citizenship.
MVIEC is unique by providing services in a variety of program areas and serving many generations of immigrants. These areas include human services for elders, adult basic education, youth writing and immigration concerns.
MVIEC has moved offices. Our greatly expanded space offers large classrooms and meeting rooms, allowing us to offer more services to our immigrant community. Call the office at 978-683-7316 to find out more information or register for a class.
Citizenship Classes
From gathering the necessary information and documents needed to complete their applications to meeting individually with prospective citizens and assisting them as they prepare for their exam and interview, the program gently guides its participants through a seemingly overwhelming process ensuring that they stay the course and attain their citizenship status.
Fall Classes open for registration
Wednesday Mornings
Wednesday Evenings
Saturday Mornings
English Classes and Computer Classes
You can choose from morning or evening classes and find the right level of course to suit your needs.
Free Computer Class
Mondays 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
English Classes (ESOL)
Fall classes open for registration
Level 1
Mornings:
Fall classes open for registration
Level 2
Workplace English
Fall classes open for registration
Level 3
Fall classes open for registration
ESOL for Citizenship:
Fall classes open for registration
Grab and Go!
In collaboration with The Little Deli and funding from our generous grantors, we provide weekly brown bag lunches to our students.
Free Youth Writing Workshops
(improve writing skills)
Grades 7-12
Third Monday of each month
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
(free to students)
Short stories, poems, essays, reports, Asian culture & history, the Ancient Greeks, the myths & tales of other cultures
Elder Services
Our case managers provide advocacy, translation services, access to social services, and translation support for medical appointments. They collaborate with Elder Services of Merrimack Valley and the Lawrence Senior Center to link seniors to life-saving and preventative services that help seniors prosper in the community.
Funders
Our operations are supported by generous contributions from local and national organizations, including:
Cummings Foundation
Rogers Family Foundation
Stevens Foundation
DCU for Kids
TD Bank Charitable Fund
City of Lawrence, Office of Planning & Development
The Women's Fund of Essex County
See the full list here