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English as a Second Language Career Training Program

This program will provide students with the knowledge and skills to increase students' proficiency with the English Language as it relates to their career. Scholarships available!

The English as a Second Language Career Development Training Program will provide students with the knowledge and skills to increase their proficiency with the English Language. They can also use a supplemental career training program to increase their English skills in the foundation language for a specific career. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1.) Learn effective avenues of effective communication relating to work tasks

2.) Understand how to ask for clarification of specific work duties

3.)Demonstrate effective communication with coworkers and supervisors

4.) Learn how to navigate interpersonal communication problems

5.) Identify critical individuals to assist with work difficulties

6.)Understand proper notification processes in the event of illness resulting in missed work shifts

7.)Become aware of tools generally available which could enhance workplace interactions

8.)Discuss strategies that could be shared with the employer to ease environmental acclimation

9.)Define cultural differences that could affect the workplace

Upcoming Classes

Class Location

Class Dates
Time
Location
Cost
  • Oct 27, 2025 – Dec 19, 2025 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Logansport
$500

This course takes place at the Logansport Ivy Tech campus. For more information about registration and course fees please contact Carlos Marroquin, ESL Coordinator, Ivy+ Career Link Kokomo via email at cmarroquin1@ivytech.edu or via phone at 574-398-6081. Limited scholarships available.

Logansport Campus
1 Ivy Tech Drive, Logansport
Logansport, IN 46947

In Person, Instructor-Led
Contact: Carlos Marroquin, 574-398-6081, kokomo-careerlink@ivytech.edu

Costs may vary by location given differences in the cost of supplies and class provider.