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? ▫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!!

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

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, 21 st Century Skills as well as academic skills. Establish partnerships. Track your students’ success.

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

How can we do this?

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

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

ESLC.P. Success

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.

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

It is about their Dreams

Career Pathways in ESOL