Program Outcomes
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Confidence Levels: 90%Â of students said they feel more confident in workplace interactions
Comfort: 93% of students feel more comfortable at their workplace
School and Development: 52% of students plan to continue their education, 97% of which claimed that E@W had a direct impact on this decision
Civic Impact: 15% and 19% said that E@W assisted them on the path to pursuing residency or citizenship, respectively
Family Literacy: 72% said their improved English enables them to be more involved in their child’s education
Safety: 75% of supervisors reported one or more improvements in workplace safety
Customer Service: 100% of businesses observed improvements in customer service
Turnover: 27% of businesses said turnover reduced Response: 100% of supervisors were satisfied
Return on Investment: 58% of supervisors say the course paid for itself
Managerial awareness: 73% of supervisors said the program helped to sensitize them to their employers capabilities, goals, and aspirations
Increased opportunity: 63% of businesses promoted students after they completed the E@W program
Student Demographics
Origin: Top three countries of origin were Mexico 68%, El Salvador 7%, and Guatemala 6%, with 86% of total students coming from Latin America
Gender: 74% of students were female
Age: 62% were between the ages of 30-49
Lingual background: 90% were monolingual and 88% were native Spanish speakers
Time in the United States: 69% have lived in the United States for 10 years or more
Education: 52% of our students have a ninth grade education or less, and only 14% are educated beyond the high school level; 82% have no post high school degrees or certifications
Family: 82% were supporting one or more children
Health Benefits: 40% of our students and 25% of their children were uninsured
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Results based on a survey of 144 students at 16 businesses.