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 - 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!!

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

5. 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

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 www.flchoices.org Partnerships with colleges Partnerships with businesses Career guest speakers Student mentorship clubs FLDOE - CHOICES

9. ESLC.P. Success

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

13. Career Pathways in ESOL