Customized Workplace English is language instruction designed to cultivate competitive labor skills in adults with limited English language skills.  Language lessons are customized to meet the specific needs of the workplace and employees. 

Clear communication is essential for maximum productivity, safety, and good relationships between employer, employee and co-workers.  Literacy Volunteers of Greater Syracuse [LVGS] offers Customized Workplace English for workplaces that employ individuals with limited English language skills. 

Reciprocal benefits to the employer and employee include employee retention, employee promotion, flexibility in assignment of job tasks, and compliance with OSHA and written manufacturer safety instructions.

Our service includes:   

• English Language Lessons that are based on the Quality, Terminology, Safety and Productivity Issues of your Workplace 
• Professional Trainers
• On-site Training Classes
• Cross-cultural Workshops for Management Staff
• Ongoing Progress Reports on Employee Gains

"Employers estimate a 5-25% increase in profitability when they implement a basic skills program, including Workplace English.  In the service industry, figures are higher."

- Turning Skills into Profit: Economic Benefits of Workplace Education Programs
by Michael R. Bloom, Brenda Lafleur