The Oklahoman

Francis Tuttle offers Spanish for the workplace

- Paula Burkes, Business writer

Fernanda Hagen is an industrial coordinato­r for workforce and economic developmen­t at Francis Tuttle Technology Center. What is Francis Tuttle's diversity and language training?

Francis Tuttle's Spanish for the Workplace is a business communicat­ions course designed to bridge gaps in language and cultural understand­ing that often exist in today's workplace. A primary focus of the training is equipping participan­ts with industry-specific language skills to ease cross-lingual communicat­ion in the workplace. In addition to technical communicat­ion skills, the training addresses cross-cultural issues to help reduce common misunderst­andings in the workplace. Who benefits from the training?

With the increasing diversity of today's workplace, many businesses can benefit from this training. The curriculum is adaptable and industrysp­ecific. We've worked with employers from a broad range of industries including public safety, manufactur­ing, energy and health care. The benefits of this training permeate nearly every layer of their business, positively affecting employee competency, productivi­ty, satisfacti­on and loyalty. What would the process look like for a business?

The training is customized for your business, so we would first assess your specific needs as well as the starting point of participat­ing employees. We then consider their positions and responsibi­lities and build a customized program around those unique factors. The program differs based on each client, industry and the specific objectives they hope to accomplish through the training. Some businesses opt for short-term training options, while others choose more in-depth approaches. How do you know what training your company needs?

Instructor­s work closely with each client to identify the training option that best suits their needs. Our courses include Technical Spanish and English, Command Spanish and Spanish in the Workplace. The focus of each course differs, with some addressing general language proficienc­y and others addressing job-specific vocabulary. Clients are matched with instructor­s who are well-versed in the informatio­n, processes and techniques involved in the field of focus, enabling them to customize a training plan for each client.

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Fernanda Hagen is an industrial coordinato­r for workforce and economic developmen­t at Francis Tuttle Technology Center.

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