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Career Pathways in ESOL

Career Pathways in ESOL. Can we do it?. Career Pathways in ESOL. Why should we do it? Adult English language learners (ELLs) need English and specific skills to get jobs. Our nation needs more skilled workers with one to two years of college - 21 st Century Plan How can we do it?

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Career Pathways in ESOL

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  1. Career Pathways in ESOL Can we do it?

  2. Career Pathways in ESOL • Why should we do it? • Adult English language learners (ELLs) need English and specific skills to get jobs. • Our nation needs more skilled workers with one to two years of college - 21st Century Plan • How can we do it? • Infuse career specific vocabulary into English language teaching - teach contextually • Create a rigorous & relevant curriculum – critical thinking and higher order thinking skills • Can we do it? • Yes, we can!!

  3. Why should we do it? It’s right for the students! ESOL students constitute 45% of adult education population in the State of Florida. Career Pathways: • connects students with the real world. • engages and retains students in the classroom. • develops workforce readiness skills with academic achievement. • Bridges the gap between ESOL and career/education advancement

  4. How can we do it? • Intake – assess students’ needs and goals. • Counseling/facilitation – help students develop and track their career/education plan. • Inform students on community resources, jobs, and scholarships. • Teach students employability competencies, 21st Century Skills as well as academic skills. • Establish partnerships. • Track your students’ success.

  5. ESOL PATHS CAREER & TECHNICAL COLLEGE/UNIV ESOL ACADEMIC SKILLS ADVANCED HIGH INT LOW INT ESOL ABE/GED ELCATE HIGH BEG LOW BEG FOUNDATIONS ESOL TO FROM FROM TO WORKPLACE READINESS CITIZENSHIP ESOL LITERACY SKILLS

  6. How can we do this?

  7. Considerations - Instruction • ESL Instruction should include rigorous academic preparation in reading, writing, vocabulary • Special classes to prepare students for transitioning to Career Pathways • Access to practicing skills outside of class - Angel LMS shells or other online instruction • Career Pathways content specific instruction • Requires collaboration between ESL & C.P. subject/content area teachers – IRSC’s ESL CNA

  8. Considerations – Counseling & Linkages • Academic and career counseling • Use a career planner www.flchoices.org • Partnerships with colleges • Partnerships with businesses • Career guest speakers • Student mentorship clubs FLDOE - CHOICES

  9. Success ESL C.P.

  10. Rosangela Santos – IRSC • Started at IRSC ESL Program • Enrolled in the CNA classes • Obtained a CNA certification • Joined the IRSC GED® Program • Obtained the GED® Diploma • Passed the CPT without English Prep classes • Enrolled in post-secondary • Received financial aid and scholarships • Passed the NLN exam • Starts her LPN degree in Spring 2011.

  11. Alnerys Ferro Miami-Dade Public Schools • Started in the ESOL Program. • Became a classroom teacher. • She is now a student counselor.

  12. It is about their Dreams I want to get my GED! I am going to College! I’m working on my EMT certification! I want to be a nurse! I want to be a teacher!

  13. Career Pathways in ESOL

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