Traditional ESL programs take from one to three years to provide a non-English speaker a sufficient foundation in English to qualify for most jobs and training programs. In partnership with San Francisco City College and two community-based organizations—Arriba Juntos and Catholic Charities—HSA has developed an intensive English language immersion program focused on teaching the vocabulary and the cultural norms of the workplace. In a series of 18-week, full-time classes, participants progress from the lowest level of language ability to a workable knowledge of English, familiarity with common workplace technology and understanding of American workplace culture. This highly successful program has become a model for other cities with large immigrant populations.