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Pearson Study Reveals English Language Fluency Key to AI-Proofing Florida Jobs

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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MIAMI, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's leading learning company, today announced the results of a study looking at what motivates professionals across Florida to study a language, finding that concerns include someday losing their job to AI and automation, as well as seeing English fluency as the biggest hindrance to personal and professional success.

Key Points: 
  • While 90% of respondents say on-the-job training of language skills are important, just 31% say their jobs offer anything like that today.
  • Lack of fluency is keeping many immigrants to Florida in jobs below the ones they left at home.
  • "Our study underscores the transformative power of language proficiency," said Paula Sacchini, the Miami-based head of marketing for North America for Pearson.
  • Pearson interviewed more than 5,000 speakers of English as a second or additional language from Japan, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Italy, and Florida.

Taziki's Invests in Workers with Innovative Skill-Building, Language Learning Program

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Thursday, September 30, 2021
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Dayanna Vasquez, a Taziki's employee in Richmond, VA who has been learning English through EnGen, said English learning helped her advance through Taziki's to a customer-facing role.

Key Points: 
  • Dayanna Vasquez, a Taziki's employee in Richmond, VA who has been learning English through EnGen, said English learning helped her advance through Taziki's to a customer-facing role.
  • "Learning English was a boost to my career, and it is a gift that lasts forever."
  • EnGen's unique language learning platform trains skilled immigrants and refugees for in-demand jobs in industries like hospitality, manufacturing and healthcare.
  • Available on desktop, tablet and mobile, EnGen offers customized learning pathways that adapt to language level, real-world interests, and career goals.

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe Celebrates National Food Service Workers Day

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Friday, September 24, 2021
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Sept. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --September 25 is National Food Service Workers Day, and Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe will be dedicating this occasion to recognize its current employees on social media, the company's website and in Taziki's restaurants.

Key Points: 
  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Sept. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --September 25 is National Food Service Workers Day, and Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe will be dedicating this occasion to recognize its current employees on social media, the company's website and in Taziki's restaurants.
  • "Taziki's cultivates an employee environment that is collaborative and nurtures employee growth within the company," said Amy Parman, Director of Training at Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe.
  • We are thankful to support their growth at our restaurant and spotlight them on National Food Service Workers Day."
  • Images related to Taziki's celebration of National Food Service Workers Day can be found here.