This document outlines an agenda for an international session on employment training opportunities and support for new immigrants. It will include reviews of programs in the US, Denmark, Canada, and the Netherlands. There will also be small group discussions and a final wrap up. Additional sections describe training refugees in South Dakota, models for integrating language and job skills training for LESLLA learners in the US workforce, and blended instruction approaches like English Under the Arches that combine classroom and on-the-job learning for adult ESL students working in the food industry. Discussion questions address available resources, jobs, unemployment policies, and teacher professional development across countries.

1. Preparing the LESLLA Learner For/In the Workforce International Perspectives

2. Session Format Review of employment training opportunities and support for new immigrants in each country: USA- Heide Spruck Wrigley, Laura Smith-Hill Denmark – Gunna Funder Hansen Canada (Alberta) Val Millar Netherlands – WillemijnStockmann Finland -- TainaTammelin-Laine Small group discussions – share your experiences Displaced workers learning English for Work Final wrap up 2

3. Training Refugees in South Dakota (ESL plus Pre-Employment and Job Skills)

4. LESLLA Students in the US Workforce Pathways and Models

5. Training (Literacy) Low Beginning ESL High Beginning ESL Several levels of Life Skills ESL GED Conventional Sequential Model Students go through a series of levels No designated exit points – you leave when you feel you are done (about 60 to 1O0 hours) Students who persist through the GED may still not be ready for job skills training

6. Newer Models Integrate Language, Literacy and Math Within the Context of Work or Training

7. Pre-Training Model Additional Training ESL for Work or Training Technical Training Job Technical Math Supportive Services

8. Comprehensive Integrated

9. Integrating ESL and Technical Training in the Same Class IBEST Integrated Model Additional Training ABE/ESL Instruction ______ Technical Training ABE/ESL for Training Job Supportive Services

10. What Works in Transition

11. I-BEST San Diego Community College

12. What work-related services and support is available in your country for new immigrants? For how long is this provided? Is it sufficient to live on? What employment and training opportunities exist in your country to help immigrants obtain work? What support are available to support workers and help them improve their skills once they become employed? 12 Discussion Questions

13. What resources and professional development are available for teachers? Are there enough jobs available for all who seek them? Is it accepted in your country to have a permanent group of unemployed? For how long? 13 Discussion Questions (continued)

14. Rosanne: My First Job

15. ESL in the Workplace

16. English Under the ArchesContextual Integrated Blended Language Learning

17. Blended Instruction English Under the Arches Innovations:Blended Instruction

20. PBL for Workers