East King County Literacy Consortium

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East King County Literacy Consortium
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Better Skills Better
communication
Better Business

• Basic skills training improves communication with
  customers, coworkers and managers.
• Employer sponsored training increases employee
  loyalty and decreases turnover.
• Employees continue to learn so that they may
  advance in the workplace.

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ESL English as a Second Language

• For adult students learning English
• Improves reading skills
• Improves writing skills
• Improves speaking skills
• Improves listening skills

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ABE Adult Basic Education

• For adult students needing basic skills
  instruction in reading, writing and/or math
• Can be taken after completing ESL
• Prepares students to transfer into the labor
  market
• Prepares students for higher academic or
  vocational training

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Workplace Classes

• Instruction occurs at the workplace whenever
  possible and is linked to other training or
  organizational activities.
• Goal is to assist businesses to employ, maintain
  and promote employees whose skill gaps affect
  their ability to be productive.
• Increases employee motivation and retention.
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GED General Educational Development

• Designed for students who have not earned a high
  school diploma.
• Helps students prepare for the five subject area
  tests reading, writing, social studies, math and
  science.

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I-BEST programsIntegrated basic education
skills training

• Earn college credits a certificate
• Open to ABE students and upper level ESL students
• Gets students ready for a job
• Lead to other certificates and degrees

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Career Pathway Example
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I-BEST programs that are availableBellevue
Community College

• Office Assistant
• Certified Nursing Assistant
• Early Childhood

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Cascadia Community College

• Office Skills
• Office Skills

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Lake Washington Technical College

• Business Administration Support
• Accounting Assistant
• General Service Technician Automobiles

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Renton Technical College

• Certified Nursing Assistant
• Early Childhood Careers
• Central Service Technician
• Surgical Technologist
• Phlebotomy Technician
• Para Educator

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Eastside Educational Transitions Center for young
Adults

• For current or future ESL/ABE/GED/I-BEST students
  ages 16-25 years old
• Must be legally able to work in the United States
  
• Individual case managers help students choose
  training programs and colleges, explore career
  interests and connect to financial aid,
  childcare, transportation and employment
  resources.