Workplace Literacy

Literacy Suffolk offers local businesses English instruction for employees provided by a trained tutor and centered on topics such as:

Workplace Terminology
Understanding Verbal Instruction
Health and Safety Issues
Time Management Skills
Interpersonal Skills
American Culture 

The effectiveness of the program may be best portrayed through the words of one workplace literacy site employer:

“One of the major strengths of the workforce in our area–its diversity–also presents a challenge. Many companies are faced with the need to communicate with workers who lack even a basic command of the English language. This program offers weekly two-hour sessions in English training at our facility. When our workers learn the basics of English, it not only boosts their safety and productivity, it increases their sense of accomplishment and self-esteem.” 

FACT: In 2000, 28.4 million foreign-born resided in the United States, representing 10.4% of the total U.S. population. (US Census Bureau)