Connecticut Restaurant Association Hosts Succeed in America Program on Immigrant Labor Challenges and Opportunities
"Foreign Labor - Challenges and Opportunities" is the Succeed in America’s program to be hosted by Connecticut Restaurant Association (CRA) at its Annual Convention in the state’s capital, Hartford
Danbury, CT (PRWEB) October 12, 2006 -- On October 24, 2006, Dr. Nara Venditti, Founder and CEO of Succeed in America, will present “Foreign Labor – Challenges and Opportunities” to participants at the annual convention of the Connecticut Restaurant Association in Hartford, CT.
Succeed in America is a Danbury, Connecticut, USA, based company which helps both the foreign-born and immigrant workforce and U.S. and non-US organizations to gain mutual understanding and cooperation with issues, such as workplace communication, skilled labor, diversity, English language skills, and employability. Succeed in America has recently launched its new website http://www.SucceedinAmerica.com that contains descriptions of the workshops available and helpful articles http://www.succeedinamerica.com/articles.html on diversity, communication in the workplace, cultural understanding, accent reduction, sexual harassment, employment and careers. Additionally Succeed in America website contains information on two newly released books http://www.succeedinamerica.com/books.html: Ameri$peak (business vocabulary) and How to Get a Job in the USA. These books should be a big help to someone who is not a native American.
”Immigrant workers are changing the landscape of the food service industry,“ says James Farrell, VP of Operations, CRA, “this presentation is very timely and beneficial to our members.”
According to National Restaurant Association (NRA), over the past few years, the restaurant industry has created one out of every six jobs in the US. Bureau of Labor Statistics website states that restaurants employ 1.4 million foreign-born workers, more than any other industry. Monster.com’s Dan Woog points out that while the NRA forecasts a 15 percent increase, the federal government projects only 10 percent growth in the available workforce. Foreign labor could be a solution for the restaurant industry. Hiring and working with immigrant labor presents many rewards along with some challenges. Dr. Venditti’s informative presentation touches on challenges and solutions of employing foreign workforce. Topics include recruitment, communication, training, adjustment to American customs and workplace.
Succeed in America Books
Ameri$peak™, is a mini-dictionary containing a list of the key words and expressions often spoken in the American business setting. This knowledge is essential to anyone who hopes to work in the US or who does business with Americans. It provides tips for reducing the accent and will help readers to create their own customized business vocabulary. Ameri$peak will also be valuable to call centers and help desks operating from India or other English-speaking countries that need to understand the creative play on words of many American terms in business English.
"This publication will go a long way to help non-native English speakers in understanding … the nuances of the English language. ...it should also be required reading for individuals with global responsibilities," says Richard Guenther, VP and GM, Unisys Global Infrastructure Services.
The second book How To Get A Job In The USA™ helps immigrants to compete successfully in the American job market. The book details each step of the job search process by providing explanations, glossaries, exercises, templates and instructions with emphasis on aspects of cultural differences and American business communication basics. It tells the reader what to do and what to say every step of the way in their job search. While the book is directed towards immigrants and foreign-born, it is useful for anyone who needs help with the job search process. The ultimate purpose of the book is to “jump start” acculturation and a cultural shift in foreign nationals and immigrants in understanding and accepting American values and to bring American employers and foreign born skilled workforce together. Among the testimonials is the endorsement from Susan Bysiewitz, Secretary of the State of Connecticut, Lou Ann Bloomer, president and CEO of TBICO (The Bridge to Independence and Career Opportunities) and Brigid Cahalan of the New York Public Library.
The books prices are $14.99 and $19.99 plus tax and $4 shipping/handling. They can be ordered from Succeed in America, PO 4724, Danbury, CT 06813-4724 or on-line at www.SucceedinAmerica.com.
Contact: Dr. Nara Venditti; (203) 791-1107, cell: (203) 733-6068; www.SucceedinAmerica.com
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