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Vocational English as a Second Language (VESL)

VESL Career Paths is a two-semester program designed to prepare advanced ESL students for academic and career success. VESL Career Paths combines courses in oral and written communication, career and life planning, and computer skills to help students move into college credit programs that lead to certificates and degrees. These courses are also designed to improve the chances of a job promotion or career progress for students with employment as their main goal.

Students who complete this program earn both a VESL Career Paths Certificate of Competency and a General Office Skills Certificate of Completion.

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Program Requirements

Students who have completed Level 5 or Level 6 or test into Level 6 through our ESL Placement Test are eligible to join the VESL Program. No additional testing is required.

 

VESL Courses

  • 1st Semester

    Required courses*: 

    • VESL Speaking
    • VESL Writing
    • Office Management Skills
    • Career & Life Planning

    *Students are required to enroll in and attend all four courses.

  • 2nd Semester

    Required courses:

    Microcomputer Applications


    Recommended courses:

    • English (e.g., AMLA - American Language**)
    • Elective (e.g., Principles of Business)

    ** American Language (AMLA) is a credit class

 

Enrollment and Class Schedule

The VESL Program is offered at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters, and morning and evening classes are offered. Registration closes by the end of the second week of the semester, and no new students are accepted into the program. 

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Have questions?

We’re happy to answer any questions you might have about the VESL Program. Contact us. 

 

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