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3 Blue Collar Industries That Need Onsite English Training

When it comes to blue collar industries, a significant portion of workers are ESL (English as a Second Language) speakers. Countless companies rely on manual intensive labor as part of the job description, but for some reason don't offer industry specific language training as part of their onboarding process. Blue collar work typically involves lifting heavy materials, operating dangerous machinery, and working on a team to complete a task. Out of the top 10 most frequently cited workplace safety standards of 2021, hazard communication falls at #5; according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) attributes. In other words, failure to adequately communicate job-safety risks is a very common theme with blue collar work. What is more, according to the Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index of 2018, United States based businesses spend nearly a billion dollars per week on OSHA violations and workers' compensation. One would logically think then, that industries employing record high numbers of ESL speakers would prioritize making corporate language training a mandatory part of their onboarding process. Whether it's a general online English training program, or corporate language training for employees- all of programs are 100% customizable to fit all of your English training needs. Customized ESL for companies allows decision makers the flexibility to change or add anything necessary for your specific goals. Whether you choose to host class online or would prefer us to come to you with our onsite English training, we provide real solutions for real companies. Need more convincing?
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Diversity and Inclusion Training, Construction & Creating a Culture of C.A.R.E

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When hearing a phrase like "company values" we tend to picture a stereotypical white collar, corporate office somewhere in a big city that offers employees pizza parties and beer instead of regular raises.  In this day and age, these companies are as common as smartphones- they just seem to be everywhere. And just like the majority of people today have a smartphone, A LOT of people are employed by this type of "cookie-cutter" company. It is without doubt that these companies can benefit from diversity and inclusion training  but that is a post for another day. As recently as February, 2022 the Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintainence was audited and found to be negligent in their responsibility to oversee and enforce state diversity quotas on public construction projects. According to state guidelines, every construction contract should include at least 15.3% of total construction project hours to be performed by minority workers, and 6.9% by female workers. The audit of 127 construction construction contracts discovered that 95% did not meet the female participation goal and 61% did not have any hours completed by women. Findings revealed that 64% of the 127 contracts did not meet minority workforce participation goals, and 36 of them or 28% did not have any hours worked by minorities. As construction hires millions of foreign born employees every year, it is no surprise that the industry has the demand for this type of training.
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3 Ways To Enhance Corporate ESL Training

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Corporate ESL (English as a Second Language) training is always evolving. When making the decision to provide English language training for your employees, it's important to consider what their needs and your business goals are. All of our on-site and online language training courses are entirely customizable to meet your objectives while meeting each employee where they are at- people centered, business focused. Deciding which business language training course is right for you, and whether your employees will learn online or on-site are essential choices to make before enrolling. From there, our expertise will evaluate your employees' language needs and provide you with regular progress reports along the way to ensure success. Throughout the years, corporate language training is becoming more prominent as more businesses expand to new markets and hire more foreign nations who speak English as a Second Language (ESL). Ensuring success is dependent upon many factors, but when it comes to learning ESL there are some things you can do to reinforce learning for better outcomes.
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3 Creative Components of Online English Courses for Employees

Creative Online English Courses for Employees

3 Creative Components of Online English Courses for Employees

Online English courses for employees are tailored to the specific industry and requirements of companies. For that reason, they need to contain a creative element to help employees learn English online and simultaneously prepare them for their careers. Through building a rapport with their peers, employees,...
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