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  "college": "laney-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "English for Speakers of Other Languages",
  "id": "esol-entry-level-employment-skills-certificate-of-competency",
  "name": "ESOL Entry Level Employment Skills",
  "award": "Certificate of Competency",
  "department": "english-for-speakers-of-other-languages",
  "sourceUrl": "https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/44166/44231/44195/44351/44358",
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      "markdown": "The Certificate of Competency in ESOL Entry Level Employment Skills (CCy ESOL) verifies that a student has achieved the outcomes of the employment-related first two courses in the four-course Basic English non-credit ESOL course sequence and basic coursework in the use of computers for work and school. This sequence prepares students with entry level English communication skills to seek employment in the United States. Students interested in completing this certificate should consult with the ESOL department chair and a counselor.\n\n**Career Opportunities**\n\nThis certificate provides students with the communication skills required to obtain entry level employment in a variety of fields including food service, the hotel industry, construction and industry.\n\n**Program Learning Outcomes**\n\nUpon completion of this program a student will be able to:\n\n1.  Students will be able to identify and follow written and oral instructions with technology-related vocabulary to complete tasks and assignments online, offline and with multimedia.\n2.  Students will become self-advocates by correctly filling out forms, contracts, and applications as needed for life in the United States.\n3.  Students will apply job-related activities to their own job search."
    },
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          "text": "Complete minimum 158 hours in the following courses:"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ESOL 534A",
          "title": "English for Technology 1",
          "units": "22.4-32",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ESOL 541A",
          "title": "Basic English A",
          "units": "50-96.25",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ESOL 541B",
          "title": "Basic English B",
          "units": "50-96.25",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Total Hours:",
          "units": "158-224.5"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Competency Requirement"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Teacher or department will determine if student has met the competencies of the program and document it."
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}