March 21, 2025 | Vol. 54, Issue 6

The only bilingual Chinese-English Newspaper in New England

Adult learners complete customer service English program

Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center held a graduation for adult students in the customer service program on Feb. 7 at the Pao Arts Center. Graduates included (front row, from left) Tran Nguyen, Zi Lin, Yan Bing “Maggie” Mai, Lindyneia de Pina Mendes, Tinh Tran. Graduate Amina Iyo was unable to attend. (Image courtesy of John Shesler.)

Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center held a graduation for six students who completed the customer service program on Feb. 7 at the Pao Arts Center.

The six women graduates were Amina Iyo, Zi Lin, Yan Bing “Maggie” Mai, Lindyneia de Pina Mendes, Tran Nguyen and Tinh Tran.

The English for customer service program provides free job training for intermediate English language learners seeking full-time entry-level employment in the customer service industry. It is a partnership with the Boston Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development.

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