English Language Training Class
| English language training classes at the school are provided by Jefferson County Public Schools Adult and Continuing Education (JCPS) teachers. The curriculum used in ELT instructions is designed to help clients develop skills for learning, life and work. These skills for life and work are embedded across the curriculum and include learning which can be defined as “vocational”. It is learning about the development of pre-vocational and employability skills necessary for our clients’ future.There are six English levels in which students are placed according to their CASAS assessment test score. The CASAS assessment measures the attainment of basic reading, math, listening, speaking, and writing skills in contexts that learners would expect to encounter in everyday situations. Assessment results provide feedback to learners and instructors to target further instruction. All clients enrolled in the ELT program are required to attend these classes prior to employment. |
Cultural Orientation
| Cultural Orientation class is offered every Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Speakers from the community are invited to talk about different topics such as health, transportation, banking, legal rights, safety, etc. Translated materials are provided to the students and interpreters are scheduled in the presentation. The goal of Cultural Orientation is to help our clients adapt to a new culture that is very different from their own by understanding the essential aspects of life in the USA. All clients enrolled in the ELT program are required to attend this class prior to employment. |
Work Orientation
| Work orientation is provided by Catholic Charities Employment Services and prepares students to work in their new community. Students learn how to fill out a job application, make a resume, dress and interview for a job in addition to learning about their rights and responsibilities as an employee. The class is offered on Fridays 11:00 to 12:00.For more information about the class contact Becky Burnside at 502 636-9263 or bburnside@archlou.org. |
Women’s Class/Family Empowerment Class
| The class has specifically been created for women but at times all family members may be invited depending of the subject. The goal of the class is to emphasize the importance of employment and the necessity for a woman to join the workforce in order for the family to achieve financial independence. It is also to educate families in both cultural and work aspects of life in the USA and how to cope with acculturation challenges. The class is held once a week from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. |
Computer Class
| Students have an opportunity to learn typing skills, resume writing, and facilitation of email services. Students are able to use Internet for the driving test and GED practices and for job search and job applications. They are introduced to Microsoft Applications such as Word and Excel. Students are also instructed to English language via Rosetta Stone software. Using the Longman Dictionary CD, students are able to practice for the TOEFL test and improve their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.Classes are offered on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
Client Child Care Program
| The program is offered to children ages 0 to 16 years old whose parents attend regular English language training classes. Three classrooms are provided for services; babies, toddlers and school age children classrooms. The children are engaged in following activities: English language training, Math, arts and craft activities, play time and field trips. |
Volunteer Program
| Volunteers assist in the children’s and adult’s classrooms, work one-on-one with students, or tutor small groups outside the classroom. All work is under the supervision of the regular classroom teacher.For more information on how to become a volunteer for Catholic Charities please click here. |
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