Career and Workforce Readiness

Price range: $50.00 through $100.00

Prepare for employment and career advancement with courses that strengthen workplace communication and job-search skills. Students learn how to communicate professionally, prepare application materials, and succeed in interviews.

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Description

Prepare for employment and career advancement with courses that strengthen workplace communication and job-search skills. Students learn how to communicate professionally, prepare application materials, and succeed in interviews.

Courses include:

  • Conversation at Work
    • This workplace-focused course helps students communicate effectively in professional settings. Participants practice workplace vocabulary, common job-related conversations, customer service interactions, teamwork communication, problem-solving discussions, and professional etiquette needed for success in the American workplace.

Semester-long course: August – December, January – May
2 classes per week
morning 11:15am-12pm or evening 5:30-6:15pm
Enrollment: August-September, January-February
Coast: $100 per semester

  • Visual Information Skills for Work and Life
    • Develop the skills needed to understand and use visual information in everyday life, the workplace, and the community. Through practical activities, students learn how to read and interpret maps, tables, graphs, charts, diagrams, and scales. These skills help learners follow directions, understand workplace information, navigate community resources, and make informed decisions.

      This course is designed for adult English learners seeking to strengthen their workforce readiness and community integration skills.

      Semester-long course: August – December, January – May

      2 classes per week
      morning 11:15am-12pm or evening 5:30-6:15pm
      Enrollment: August-September, January-February
      Coast: $100 per semester

  • Resume Writing Workshop
    • This workshop guides students through the process of creating a professional resume tailored to their skills and experience. Participants learn how to organize information, highlight strengths, describe work history, and prepare resumes that meet the expectations of U.S. employers.
  • Job Interview Workshop
    • Students learn strategies for successful job interviews, including answering common interview questions, discussing work experience, and demonstrating professionalism. The workshop includes mock interviews and feedback to help participants build confidence and improve their interview skills.

2 meetings for 2 hours on Fridays 10am-12pm
based on demand
Cost: $50 per workshop

Additional information

Career Readiness

201 – Conversations for Work, 202 – Communicating at Work, 203 – Visual Information Skills, 204 – Resume Wiring Workshop, 205 – Job Interview Workshop