This program helps the employees, obviously, but it definitely helps the employer and the community too. EVERYONE benefits. - - Donna Poisl
by LOUIS GARCIA Kodiak Daily Mirror
Kodiak, Alaska — Pacific Seafoods Kodiak is bringing English as a second language (ESL) classes into the workplace by partnering with Kodiak College.
"John Whiddon (general manager of Pacific Seafoods Kodiak) contacted me to ask if we could provide classes for his employees," said Adelia Myrick, adult basic education coordinator for Kodiak College. "It's something we had been interested in for years, so we were glad to jump on it."
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This country was built by immigrants, it will continue to attract and need immigrants. Some people think there are enough people here now -- people have been saying this since the 1700s and it still is not true. They are needed to make up for our aging population and low birthrate. Immigrants often are entrepreneurs, creating jobs. We must help them become Americans and not just people who live here and think of themselves as visitors. When immigrants succeed here, the whole country benefits.
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