Call for Applications from ABCNJ Churches

The Public Mission Committee of the American Baptist Churches of New Jersey have received a Palmer grant in order to enhance the instruction and opportunities for language minority individuals living in New Jersey.  The proposed project will focus on preparing adults for the workplace by providing instruction and exposure to language that will be encountered in the workplace.  We seek to launch two to three English for the Workplace classes in 2010, serving a maximum of 60 adult students per semester (120 per year).  If the Pilot Project is successful and future funding is secured, we hope to expand the project to at least 5-6 sites across the state by 2011, which would enable us to serve 120 adult students per semester (240 annually).

ABCNJ Churches in covenant with the region are encouraged to apply for a grant.  Applications should be on church letterhead and be one page in length.  The letter should briefly describe the aims of your ESL ministry, key people who will be involved in the ministry and a budget outline.  The application is due by May 5, 2010.

The Project Coordinator, in cooperation with site teachers, will compile statistics on the number of students enrolled in the ESL classes, their attendance, and course completion rates.  We will also track vocation-related statistics such as the employment status of incoming students (employed/ unemployed).  Proficiency progress will be measured through the use of survey instruments. 

We believe that by offering language minority individuals exposure to English that will be encountered in the workplace, we will enhance their opportunities and better prepare them to enter or advance in the workplace.

 Applications should be mailed to:

Rev. Dr. Lee B. Spitzer, Executive Minister

On behalf of the ABCNJ Public Mission Committee

American Baptist Churches of New Jersey 

3752 Nottingham Way, Suite 101

Trenton, NJ 08690

609-587-8700

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