Workplace Readiness Training
English Language Foundations
Pathway to Business Language Training Program
Are you interested in a career in business? Are you planning to apply to a main program at the SAIT School of Business in January, 2012?
Do your communication skills need improvement?
This FREE full-time language training program is a pathway in the School of Business - one that is specific and unique to the needs of second language learners.
Students will:
- Focus on performance of oral communication and writing skills, while employing career-related terminology, procedures and workplace-specific jargon
- Build awareness of cultural norms, assumption and expectations within a Canadian workplace setting
- Apply occupation-related content and context to assist in language development
The training includes: - 15 weeks of intensive workplace language, culture and skills training with a focus on the Workplace Essential Skills required for success in the workplace
- Orientation by the School of Business around the expectations of the course
- Guest speakers from industry
- Access to SAIT Polytechnic resources for job search and career management
Admission Requirements Applicants must: - Have a Canadian Language Benchmark of 6 or higher
- Be a landed immigrant
- Require English training to secure employment
- Be prepared to submit a resume
Contact Information Course dates are to be determined.
For more information or to submit a resume, contact:
Pamela Heath, Manager
English Language Foundations
403.284.8798
ENGL 119 - Intercultural Workplace Communications
This is a four-week employment skills course aimed at easing second language learners into the Canadian workplace. Topics include resume and cover letter writing, job interview preparation, participating in business meetings and delivering a business presentation. Students enjoy hands-on practice, role play, detailed evaluation and peer feedback.
Prerequisites: CLBA 7
Course dates are to be determined.
Please call 403.210.4045 for details.
ENGL 121 - English for Canadian Communication
This course focuses on skills needed for Canadian interpersonal and organizational culture. Students are ESL speakers who wish to acquire certain skills to come with work life in Canada, focusing on aspects involving:
- Understanding conflict and how to respond to it
- Participating effectively in groups
- Receiving and responding to negative and positive feedback
- Dealing with difficult personality traits
- Build awareness of cultural norms, assumption and expectations within a Canadian workplace setting
- Apply occupation-related content and context to assist in language development
Prerequisites: CLBA 7
Course dates are to be determined.
Please call 403.210.4045 for details.
Contact ELF:
Information: 403.210.4045
E-mail: english.language@sait.ca
Location: MC221, Learner Success Centre, Heart Building
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