Gaining Skills, Building Confidence
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Claudette Kahambu only knew one person in the U.S. when she arrived from the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2019: a cousin who lived in Waterloo, Iowa.
“When I told her I’m going to come to the United States, she said, ‘Okay, you can come to Waterloo and stay with me’,卡哈姆布回忆道.
她的表弟, who immigrated in 2018 and worked as a French translator at Tyson Foods, had attended English classes through 靠谱买球app推荐. When Kahambu arrived, her cousin quickly told her to sign up.
Kahambu is one of hundreds of immigrants, refugees, and other English language learners who have taken classes through Hawkeye’s 成人教育 and Literacy programs. Currently, more than 650 students are enrolled in 英语语言学习 (ELL) classes, representing 30 countries and 32 languages.
“老师们非常, 非常好——他们随时准备提供帮助,” Kahambu said of her instructors at the Van G. 米勒成人学习中心 in downtown Waterloo. 中心, 2019年1月开业的, was funded in part by a bond referendum overwhelmingly approved by voters in 2015.
In addition to ELL classes, Kahambu began studying to become a 注册护理员(CNA). Through Hawkeye’s Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (I-BEST) programs, a basic skills instructor and a content instructor jointly design and teach college-level occupational classes for basic skills-level students. The basic skills instructors assist with English, math, 劳动力准备技能, while content instructors provide career skills.
“I enjoyed the practice the most,卡哈姆布回忆道. Part of CNA skills training includes working with mannequins to practice caring for patients; “They taught us how to take care of patients, 教会我们要有耐心.”
Kahambu completed her training, earned three college credits, and passed her CNA exams. She now works for NewAldaya Lifescapes in Cedar Falls, caring for 16 patients and quickly becoming known as a talented, 富有同情心的照顾者.
"At work they tell me I'm a good CNA," she said. "Even my residents tell me: 'You are the best.'"
Kahambu loves her job, and plans to become a nurse through Hawkeye. While the accolades at work make her feel valued, Kahambu felt even more pride when she spoke to her parents back in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
“When I told [my dad] I passed the CNA class, he said, ‘Oh, my daughter, I’m proud. I’m proud of you,卡哈姆布回忆道 fondly. “My parents already told me I need to be strong, that I represent our family here. 是的，他们很自豪.”
综合教育与培训
Hawkeye's 综合教育与培训 programs are aimed to provide workplace skills and adult basic education to English Language Learners and 高中毕业 students so they can qualify for promotions or jobs in a high-demand industry.
在这些节目的最后, students can take an examination and earn a certification in a specific area.
- •Basic 建设 Skills Program
- 注册护理员(CNA)
- 商业驾驶执照
- 计算机数控(CNC)
- 酒店管理
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- 成人基础教育
- Alumni
- 注册护理员(CNA)
- 英语语言学习