Top Code:

4931.00

The VESL Work Readiness and Communication Skills certificate program provides instruction in the English language and cultural skills needed to successfully obtain and maintain employment and achieve career success in the United States. Students will improve their listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, critical thinking and problem solving skills by engaging in a variety of hands-on learning activities as well as individual and team projects. The program is designed for individuals at ESLN Level 5 and above.

A Certificate of Competency will be awarded upon successful completion of all required courses.

Total Hours: 216

Program Outcomes

• Demonstrate effective career planning skills including self-evaluation and career/occupational research.
• Model appropriate language and cultural skills for successfully applying for jobs, at the job search, application, and interview stages.
• Demonstrate effective on-the-job communication and cultural competency skills in interactions with employers, co-workers and clients/customers.
• Successfully engage in activities involving soft skills such as communication, teamwork, critical thinking, problem solving, and conflict resolution.
• Read, interpret, explain and complete common workplace documents and forms. 

Required Courses

Course List

Code	Title	Units
ESLV 5000	VESL WORK READINESS AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS, MODULE A	0
ESLV 5001	VESL WORK READINESS AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS, MODULE B	0