Workplace Communications for ESL Students,
Smith Hill Library | en español

Monday and Wednesday, 10am-12pm, FREE
2007-2008 complete schedule

This employment-focused class is designed for high-beginner and intermediate level English language learners who wish to find a job or advance in their current work. The class will help students develop the practical skills that workers need to succeed in today’s workforce.

Learners will identify their goals for employment. These short and long term goals will form the basis for the class. Topics may include:

• identification of career interests and skills
• effective communication with supervisors, co-workers and clients including conflict resolution, cultural issues, handling customer inquiries and complaints
• job search, application and interview techniques and strategies including resume development and basic computer skills rights regarding employment including wages, benefits, unemployment insurance, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and worker’s compensation.

Level: High Beginner*

*You must be able to have a basic conversation in English.

Registration: September 5, 5:30– 7:15pm, September 6, 10:00am– 12:00pm, September 7, 4:00pm – 5:45pm, September 10, 4:00pm – 5:45pm

Sign-up for Registration Appointment at the Smith Hill Library

Clase de Comunicación Laboral para Estudiantes de Ingles Como Segundo Lenguaje, Smith Hill Library, Lunes y Miércoles, 10am-12pm

Major funding for these programs is provided from the RI Department of Education (RIDE), our Library Partners, the City of Pawtucket Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from US HUD, the Nellie Mae Education Foundation and Federal LSTA funds through the RI Office of Library and Information Services (OLIS).