Annual Report 2014-15 | Page 12

The career training courses, offered through three academies, provide theoretical and hands-on learning geared toward English language learners. The courses teach students industry skills in highgrowth, high demand fields and are augmented by field experience opportunities and connections to industry leaders. Graduates of these courses earn industry standard certificates that help them enter into family-sustaining careers and climb career ladders. Each course offers more than 22 hours of employability skills training to supplement industry-specific class content. Students also receive career counseling and assistance with job search and placement. ................................................................... “At Carlos Rosario I had the opportunity to have a career as CAREER TRAINING a nursing assistant and I also had a scholarship to further my nursing career.” -Rachel, Nurse Aide Career Training graduate CARLOS ROSARIO INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL / 2015 ANNUAL REPORT 13