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BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY TRAINING

Language Training for the Workplace

Spanish for the Workplace courses are designed for individuals who supervise Spanish-speaking employees or need to communicate with clients/customers in a work setting.   Instruction includes vocabulary of the work setting, non-grammar instruction for conversational communication, and cross-cultural information.  

Spanish for Healthcare Professionals 

This course will allow family practitioners, physicians, pharmacists, healthcare providers, nurse practitioners, ER personnel, hospital administrators, and medical assistants to communicate with customers, clients or patients in a healthcare setting. 

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Room Number

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Tuesday 2/2 - 3/9/10 7-9pm Alexander Campus   $99

 

Spanish Language & Diversity Training for Healthcare Professionals

Designed for a broad audience of medical professionals including doctors, nurses, technicians, and administrative associates to improve communication with Spanish-speaking patients and their families. 

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Dates

Time

Location

Room Numer

Cost

Monday 1/25 - 3/15/10 2-4:30pm East Campus 1001 $99

 

Spanish Language & Diversity Training for Industry, Manufacturing & Warehousing

Designed for supervisors, team leaders, and crew leads in manufacturing environments to improve communication with Spanish-speaking workers resulting in better teamwork and productivity.

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Dates

Time

Location

Room Number

Cost

Wednesday 1/27 - 3/17/10 2-4:30pm East Campus 1001 $99

 

Spanish Language & Diversity Training for Customer Service Professionals

Designed for customer service professionals who have direct contact with Spanish-speaking customers to help with their needs and answer questions.

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Dates

Time

Location

Room Number

Cost

Monday 3/22 - 5/10/10 2-4:30pm East Campus 1001 $99

 

Spanish Speakers in the Workplace:  Promoting Cross-Cultural Understanding

Designed for supervisors and coworkers of Spanish-speaking employees.  This course focuses on ways to minimize or eliminate barriers to understanding and communication in the workplace and improve productivity, harmony, and stability within the workplace.

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Dates

Time

Location

Room Number

Cost

Wednesday 3/24 - 5/12/10 2-4:30pm East Campus 1001 $99

 

 

Chinese Culture/Basic Conversational Chinese
Focus is on cultural differences between Chinese & Americans, including an explanation of some of the most important Chinese traditions that should be respected when interacting.  Basic conversational Mandarin Chinese terms are covered and handouts with pronunciation guides are included for future reference.  8 hours. Topics to be Covered:
  • Part 1. Basic Conversations
    • Greeting people
    • Asking things
    • Bargaining at a market
    • Ordering at a restaurant
    • Jingles of useful verbs
  • Part 2. Important Traditions
    • Taboos to avoid
    • Colors and numbers
    • Gifts
    • Chinese New Year
    • Social manners
    • Business manners
  • Part 3. Industrial Terms
    • Workplace vocabulary specific to the industry (education, manufacturing, healthcare, etc.)
Materials
Industry-specific manuals for each student will be provided. Location
This training can be delivered at CVCC or onsite at company, depending on business needs and preferences. Cost
Cost for this training will vary according to the number of students enrolled in the class.    Contact Information Susan Killian
Director of Business & Technology Training
(828) 327-7000 ext. 4330
skillian@cvcc.edu

 

 
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