Employability standards across levels
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basic ESOL employability | intermediate
ESOL employability |
citizenship | basic education levels
Beginning Literacy ABE, Beginning ABE, Intermediate ABE |
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identify common entry-level jobs
read common warning or safety signs at work state previous employment and own job skills in simple terms state current job status print or sign name on time sheet ask if a task was done correctly ask supervisor or co-worker for help respond to simple questions about work progress/performance respond to simple basic safety warnings or simple oral warnings give simple reasons for absence or lateness follow simple instructions handle very routine entry-level jobs that do not require oral communication and in which all tasks can be easily demonstrated read a time sheet identify / recognize postings on bulletin boards, manuals, safety signs, procedures expectations, breaks, rules rights, awareness of US workplace culture, personnel policy,when it makes sense to challenge authority, what the consequences are communication with co-workers problem solving on the job follow sequenced instructions understand rights on the job report problems scanning with bar codes clock in/out match #s/words for orders understand pay stub, hourly rates, deductions |
[low intermediate]
interpret simple directions fill out simple forms, including one-page job applications handle jobs with basic oral and written communication in which tasks can be demonstrated |
beginning citizenship
ESL I - Interpret and follow simple directions - Fill out simple forms and applications - Oral skills to communicate with employer, employees - Ability to understand time sheets, paycheck stub - Ability to understand simple work agreements - Ability to handle job with basic oral, written, and listening requirements |
level 1
(0-1.9)* - follow verbal directions - handle routine, entry-level positions with minimal written communnication - complete a time sheet with instruction - understand basic computer operations - beginning to do basic computer keyboarding |
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[high intermediate]
fill out complex job applications Handle jobs or training that involves basic oral and written communication and tasks that can be clarified orally Has limited ability to communicate on the telephone Demonstrate basic computer literacy skills organize, plan and prioritize work Can understand and interpret a simple employee handbook develop a one-page job resume with assistance |
intermediate citizenship
ESL II -Fill out complex job applications - Have basic computer literacy for entry level jobs - Communicate using telephone, email - Use workplace technology: voice mail, fax, copier - Organize, prioritize, manage work - Understand agreements and contracts with employers - Read and understand employee handbook - Create simple resume - Understand expectations of workplace - Follow directions - Solve problems - Work as team member |
level 2
(2-5.9)* - complete some forms, such as basic job applications - effectively communicate during an interview - use a computer to type and print a paragraph - write a basic memo or report - read and understand basic information in an employee handbook - demonstrate awareness of workplace culture and skills |
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level 3
(6.0 -8.9)* - comprehend feedback from peers/management to imporve performance - use a computer to produce work-related materials, including reports, memos and correspondence - understand workplace policies and advocate for self and others |
February 28/2000
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