June
A publication of EvCC's Corporate & Continuing Education Center.  Expect Excellence

Quick Links 
 

 Our Home Page 
 

 View all Classes 
  

  Customized Training 


Small Business Development

 

   Employer Resources 

Join Our Mailing List

International Roundtable:   
Perspectives on China
Through the Eyes of
President Beyer 

 

April 6 from 12-1:30pm


Always 'putting out fires'? Learn what the
best managers do. 

Management Cert thumbnail

 

Small Business Accelerator - Foundations Program

Small Business Accelerator Foundations Program

 Starts April 6

View our profile on LinkedIn

Bridging the Language Gap in Your Workforce 
By John Bonner, MA TESL

When in Rome, do as the Romans. This frequently quoted snippet of wisdom is a reminder to newcomers and travelers that it is their responsibility to adapt to the host culture, not the other way around. But a problem arises when this one-sided approach is carried into your own organization, producing--often without even realizing it--a costly 'you should adapt to us' mindset toward intercultural employees that short-circuits effective communication for your entire team.

 

Take for example a local manufacturing company that employs immigrant factory floor workers from Vietnam, China, Mexico and other countries-a common practice in Snohomish County.
Read more...

Language Education Resources at EvCC

Lean English Essentials Course
Develops English ability and confidence of employees to better integrate them into a company's Lean Enterprise efforts.

English for Manufacturing Course
Helps employees interact effectively in English with supervisors, co-workers, and others for manufacturing.

Customized ESL Courses for Employees
Courses for specific company goals, including Business English, Hospitality, Customer Service, Food Services, etc.

Adult Basic Education/English as a Second Language
Very low tuition classes to help students improve basic skills, upgrade employment skills, and prepare for college courses.

Command Spanish ®
Targeted language training for Nursing, Law Enforcement, Child Care, Teachers, Retail, and more.

Northwest Language Center
Learn Arabic, American Sign Language (ASL), Chinese, French, German, Italian, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and more.

Nippon Business Institute
Japanese language and culture instruction.

Questions? Start here: trainingsolutions@everettcc.edu

April Snapshot

 

For a full listing of courses offered this month visit us at www.everettcc.edu/ccec

 

This week

 

Mar. 31 - Project Management Essentials

Apr. 1 -   Word Level 1: Word Processing Basics

 

Rest of the month

 

Apr. 2 -   Command Spanish - Everyday Spanish Level 1

Apr. 6 -   A & P Test Preparation Information Session

Apr. 6 -   Small Business Accelerator - Foundations

Apr. 13 - Marketing & Sales Foundations

Apr. 13 - How to Start a Business

Apr. 16 - Vintage AeroTech: Radial Aircraft Engines 

 

Thank You!


I hope you find these periodic newsletter updates useful in keeping you informed about funding, training, and other opportunities available through Everett Community College. Please contact me if I can be of service in any way.

 

Best Regards,

 

John Bonner

 

Executive Director, Corporate & Continuing Education Center
Phone: 425-267-0150

Logo