Providing ESL for businesses can open so many doors for your associates, and your company in general. For associates enrolled in English as a Second Language classes, they will be learn language skills they will use for the rest of their lives. Meanwhile your business will save money in the long run, and lower turnover rates. Over the years, countless studies have proven that employees are more likely to remain employed with companies that provide learning and development opportunities.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2023 report, the United States average annual turnover rate is 47% (and 20% is considered high). Over 4 million U.S employees leave their job each month and 70% of which is voluntary. What is more interesting is that 1 in 3 of those who quit did not have a job lined up. The average business cost of replacing a singular employee ranges from .5 - 2 times their annual salary. Which is precisely why businesses everywhere should be seriously considering any initiative that can improve employee satisfaction.

Here's what we mean by "free" ESL for businesses in New York (NY)...

The Workforce Training Fund Program (WTFP) awards qualifying businesses to access grant money that can be used to provide ESL training, among other things, to your employees. The WTFP allows businesses in New York to invest in their associates by with more robust trainings. Including, but not limited to English language training, project management, machine set-up and operation, sales, software & IT skills, customer service & more. 

Not only will we help you apply for that grant money, but we will be the ones to provide the language training your employees need. So while it isn't truly "free" English training, this is an opportunity to save a lot of money by using someone else's. This means you can allocate more of your budget towards other initiatives or areas of your business. You will also be saving time- which is arguably the most valuable resource as it doesn't come back. Because you don't have to spend company time training employees.

ESL for businesses isn't a one size fits all experience

Of the industries in New York, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing and education are the most profitable. One of the best, and unique features of our online English courses, is that we allow your decision makers to customize our curriculum to their precise needs. So regardless if your company operates in one of those top industries or not, we have the solutions you require.

For instance, some businesses may seek out an employe English class that improves writing skills for contract writing. While manufacturing companies may need to incorporate more safety trainings into their curriculum. Take advantage of our professional skills programs or create a corporate ESL course that is industry specific! We will teach invaluable terminology and concepts based individual worker roles at your company. Because we offer a fully customized language training experience, we remain focused on your unique business objectives. Never forgetting that your associates are actually taking the course, we center their needs as we progress through the curriculum.

Here's how to apply:

STEP 1: IDENTIFY THE NEED

The first step is understanding your particular issues. Identify what you need vs what you want your employees to get out of online language training. Unfortunately, there is no magic wand we can wave to make anyone fluent after a few weeks. However, English courses for employees can make significant improvements you need to see.

STEP 2: CONTACT US FOR GRANT APPLICATION SUPPORT

Contact us and let us know you are interested! Let us know what your goals are, and we can formulate a curriculum for your company ESL program that is realistic, timely and meets your needs. We will also discuss the grant and provide application assistance.

STEP 3: LET US PROVIDE LANGUAGE TRAINING TO YOUR ASSOCIATES

English courses for employees in any industry can benefit from our online ESL classes. Whether you need associates to improve their speaking skills for construction safety, or their writing skills for marketing contracts, a corporate English course like ours provides solutions you need to see.

Our highly engaging In-Person English Training for employees and interactive Corporate English classes online with live native-speaking teachers are easy to access from wherever you are. We offer Real-Time Private and Group Corporate English Training. Get a Free Quote for your Industry Specific Onsite or Online English Classes for Companies.

For more information contact our Language Training Department:
Phone: (617) 731-3700
Email: training@languageconnections.com