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English language learning refers to the process by which individuals, particularly young children, acquire English as a second language, often after establishing their home language, leading to speak English. Get started today! For more information call (812) 565-9195 > MyConnectAble English Language Learning Course Outline An English Language Learning (ELL) course is an educational program that aims to teach English to non-native speakers, providing a comprehensive approach to mastering the language. This type of course is designed to improve learners' communication skills in speaking, writing, reading, and listening, all while fostering an understanding of English grammar, vocabulary, and cultural nuances. Course Objectives: Develop Communication Skills: Improve listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities in English, enabling learners to communicate clearly and confidently in various settings (e.g., personal, professional, academic). Master English Grammar: Help students understand the structure of English grammar, including sentence construction, tenses, and parts of speech, to build solid language foundations. Expand Vocabulary: Introduce a wide range of vocabulary through engaging activities and real-world contexts, empowering learners to express themselves more precisely. Cultural Competency: Provide insight into English-speaking cultures, social etiquette, and language use in different contexts (e.g., formal vs. informal). Enhance Pronunciation: Help students fine-tune their pronunciation and intonation to sound more natural and improve their spoken English comprehension. Promote Practical Application: Enable students to apply their language skills in real-world situations, such as making phone calls, writing emails, navigating daily conversations, and understanding English media. An English Language Learning course is invaluable for anyone looking to enhance their English language skills for work, study, or personal development. It not only focuses on building linguistic proficiency but also aims to provide learners with the tools they need to confidently use English in diverse contexts. English Language Learning Locations Clark County Jeffersonville Township Public Library 211 E Court Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 47130 Alicia Lewis , Class Instructor, 317-932-0692 Floyd County The Anchor Building 800 E. 8th Street, New Albany, IN 47150 Alicia Lewis , Class Instructor, 317-932-0692 Jefferson County La Casa Amiga Friendship House - Clearinghouse 2026 ELL Class (1-year course) Sign‑Up is Closed Open Registration Begins October 2027 100 East Second Street., Madison, IN 47250 Clarissa Guillen , Class Instructor, 812-274-0981

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The Region’s Career Center for Bartholomew, Franklin, Dearborn, Decatur, counties in Indiana. We provide individuals with training and career services, and partner with businesses to develop solutions to address their talent needs. All programs and services are available to individuals based on eligibility and funding available. Ready to learn more? Julia Thompson call (812) 599-2389 or email JThompson@rivervalleyresources.com Business Services Serving Southern Indiana Businesses The Region 9 encompasses ten counties: Bartholomew, Dearborn, Decatur, Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, Ohio, Ripley, and Switzerland Counties in Indiana. We provide individuals with training and career services, and partner with businesses to develop solutions to address their talent needs. All programs and services are available to individuals based on eligibility and funding available. Recruitment Assistance A customized business solutions designed to help employers attract and recruit skilled, job-ready employees for their business. Learn More Layoff Assistance Assistance to your business during times of economic uncertainty that result in downsizing, mass-layoffs, and plant closures. Learn More Power Up Indiana A new program from the State of Indiana and the Office of Commerce that supports employers who invest in upskilling their existing workforce. Learn More Together we can make the difference RECRUITMENT ASSISTANCE Anchor 1 1 Indiana Career Connect Indiana Career Connect is Indiana’s Labor Exchange System that allows employers to match qualified applicants with their employment needs, free of charge. Extensive database of job seekers with the right skills and qualifications. Ability to post job openings at no charge. Customized searches that allow you to find the right candidates. Access to staff assistance to get your jobs posted and find candidates. Information on labor availability and labor market data. Get Started 2 Pre-Employment Screening WorkOne offers free pre-employment screening of candidates for skills, education, knowledge, and employment history. Screening tools, such as WorkKeys, can be used to help evaluate applicants. ACT® WorkKeys is a nationally renowned system of job profiling and assessments to identify the tasks and skills that are most critical to perform a job. 3 Employment and Career Services WorkOne office below to speak with an expert and learn about available programs and services. Notice: WorkOne offices are open and serving customers in person, by appointment, and virtually. Unemployment benefits filed online at Unemployment.IN.gov using a computer, tablet, or smartphone. If you experience browser issues, please try a different browser. Bartholomew , Dearborn , Decatur , Franklin , Jackson , Jefferson , Jennings , Ohio , Ripley , and Switzerland Counties Layoff Assistance Layoff Our Southern Indiana Works team can provide assistance to your business during times of economic uncertainty that result in downsizing, mass-layoffs, and plant closures. Rapid Response employment services provide a pro-active strategy designed to respond to worker layoffs and business closings quickly by providing immediate assistance to companies and impacted workers. A Rapid Response Team will be made available to help your impacted employees access resources and services that will assist them to transition back into the workforce quickly. The Worker Retraining and Adjustment Act (WARN) was passed in 1988 to provide workers with time to prepare for the transition between the job they currently hold and a new job. Employers are required to provide a 60-day notice in advance of covered plant closings and covered mass layoffs. Notice must be provided to impacted workers, their representatives (i.e. a labor union), to the State Workforce Transition Unit. To File A WARN Notice For further assistance, contact your local representative: Additional Information For additional information on WARN Act requirements, please refer to the links below or phone the U.S. Department of Labor at (202) 693-3500. WARN notices U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration Fact Sheet Julia Thompson , Workforce Development Manager jthompson@rivervalleyresources.com (812) 599-2389

Fundraising is the heartbeat of our community, and it thrives thanks to the incredible generosity of individuals and companies like yours. Your support can make a real difference! We are hosting an event, "Taste of the Town," on Monday, September 15, 2025, to raise critical funds to support education, childcare, reentry into the workforce, and historic renovations to our building within our community. Taste of the Town Historic Eagle Cotton Mill - Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Madison hosted an unforgettable evening of gourmet appetizers, entrées, desserts, pastries, drinks, and music from top culinary talent — all while supporting vital programs like job training, childcare, adult education, and family support services in Southeast Indiana. Guests also enjoyed liquor and specialty drinks served by The 1884 Bar, available for purchase (cash bar). thank you sponsors PLATINUM GOLD Kendra Auxier Madison and Sellersburg

Discover RVR's achievements through inspiring Success Stories of individuals who have risen to fortune, acclaim, or remarkable accomplishments. More Success Stories Heaven Cantwell & Skyler Watson Through River Valley Resources Adult Education, Boot Camp, Heaven Cantwell and Skyler Watson not only earned their HSED credentials; they also built a friendship, a support system, and a brighter future for themselves and their families. After enrolling in HSED classes in December, both young women remained dedicated to their educational goals while balancing the responsibilities of being working mothers. Despite the challenges of work, family life, and returning to school, Heaven and Skyler stayed committed and successfully earned their High School Equivalency Diplomas. After enrolling in HSED classes in December, both young women remained dedicated to their educational goals while balancing the responsibilities of being working mothers. Despite the challenges of work, family life, and returning to school, Heaven and Skyler stayed committed and successfully earned their High School Equivalency Diplomas. During their time in the program, the two discovered a shared passion for helping others and quickly realized they both dreamed of pursuing careers in healthcare. Motivated by their determination to create better opportunities for themselves and their children, Heaven and Skyler applied to Beckfield College and were accepted into the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Nursing program, beginning classes on April 6th. Through WIOA Youth, Young Adult Services, and supportive service funding, assistance was provided to help support their transition into college and career training. Funds helped cover essential items needed for success in nursing school, including laptops, bags, and shoes. Heaven and Skyler’s journey is a powerful example of perseverance, resilience, and the impact of supportive education and workforce programs. As working mothers, they have shown tremendous determination in overcoming obstacles while continuing to pursue their goals and invest in their futures. River Valley Resources is incredibly proud of Heaven and Skyler as they begin this exciting new chapter toward careers in nursing. Their story highlights how education, encouragement, and support services can help individuals achieve life-changing success while inspiring those around them. My Success Story

We are a non-profit organization established in 1990 to assist low-income and disadvantaged Hoosiers in obtaining and maintaining gainful employment. History River Valley Resources, Inc. (RVR) is a private, non-profit organization founded in 1990 to help low-income and disadvantaged Hoosiers obtain and maintain gainful employment. From the mid-1970s to 1990, federal workforce development services were available through the local Community Action Agency—Ohio Valley Opportunities, Inc. (OVO). In November 1990, three OVO employees created River Valley Resources, Inc. (RVR), a stand-alone 501(c)(3) dedicated solely to workforce development programs and services in Southeast Indiana. RVR contributes to providing federal employment and training services; however, the organization's service area and services offered have expanded to serve its clients and communities better. RVR's guiding mission is to develop a competitive workforce through collaborative and innovative services for individuals, employers, and communities. RVR has over 30 years of experience designing, implementing, and managing high-quality workforce development and community service programs such as Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act programs (WIOA) and One-Stop Operator, employment services, Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) in over 17 area high schools, WIOA Title II Adult Education and Family and Social Services Act voucher program in over 12 counties. River Valley Resources, Inc. is also the owner/operator of a multi-tenant non-profit center, manager of the Summer for Kids program in partnership with a women's re-entry prison, convener of the Jefferson County non-profit roundtable, and lead partner in two ex-offender re-entry programs: an Ivy Tech Community College credentialed job training and preparation program inside the all-female Madison Correctional Facility, and for all genders at the Scott County Detention Center. 1990 River Valley Resources is founded. 1998 River Valley Resources was awarded a $5 million Welfare-to-Work grant to serve individuals in southeastern Indiana. It has been featured on the Department of Labor's Best Practices website. 2005 River Valley Resources was awarded a $2 million federal grant for the Projects With Industry Program, which created and expanded job and career opportunities for individuals with disabilities. 2010 River Valley Resources received a planning grant from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs to study the feasibility of creating a multi-tenant center for non-profit organizations and a collaborative food pantry. This led to Clearinghouse. 2015 River Valley Resources began partnering with Ivy Tech Community College to provide transition services to female offenders at the Women's Correctional Facility in Madison, Indiana. This led to the development of the "Madison Model," which is now being replicated in other locations across the state. 2017 River Valley Resources was awarded the service provider contract to provide Adult Education in 6 of the Economic Growth Region's 10 counties. 2019 River Valley Resources hosted a group of Annie E. Casey fellows who will connect researchers nationwide with young scholars and encourage them to conduct rural poverty research. 2022 River Valley Resources added La Casa Amiga to the Organization. 2024 River Valley Resources became the service provider for the DOL Senior Community Services Program. 2024 River Valley Resources hosted its inaugural TASTE OF THE TOWN fundraising event.

Discover RVR's achievements through inspiring Success Stories of individuals who have risen to fortune, acclaim, or remarkable accomplishments. More Success Stories Document Arllo Harrison Document Wilder Oswald Document Document Tina Kinirsky Jordan Kinsler Document Document Tasha Theetge Skylar Watson Document Dalton Success story Kristy Hay Kristy Hay is a student at Ivy Tech Community College. She has already completed her technical certificate and is nearing completion of her AAS in business administration. She will complete her associates in the summer and begin her bachelors in the fall of 2025, thanks to the new partnership of Ivy Tech Madison and IU Southeast. Through Ivy Tech’s work study program, she came to join River Valley Resources as an intern for our CEO Konnie McCullum in August of 2024. However, this is not her first experience with RVR. In 2014 she graduated from RVR’s Rural Works program, which is a program devoted to educating community members about resume writing, interview skills and how to best present and explain past obstacles. She is still utilizing the skills she learned through Rural Works today! Kristy’s journey has not been an easy one. In 2014 through 2016, Kristy was an inmate at Rockville Correctional Facility, upon her release in 2016 she worked hard to change the direction of her life. In 2022, she decided to return to college and has met many milestones since then. She is a straight A student with a GPA of 3.65 and has been on the Dean’s list 5 semesters, including last fall semester. She is hopeful to be joining RVR as a full time employee once she finishes school. My Success Story

Step Ahead Workshop Unlock Your Next Step Date: June 9, 12, 16 & 18 Time: 10am- 2pm (lunch provided) Workshop: Four day agenda Target Audience: Young people aged 18 and up Objective: Help students identify and plan for young adults pathways including college, trade school, workforce, military, or gap year. Workshop Agenda 1. Healthy Decision Making 2. Avoiding Financial Pitfalls 3. Budgeting 101 4. Career exploration Get started today! Clearinghouse 855-591-7848 or New Albany 800-262-6017 > MyConnectAble

Adult Education Community Interest Survey Sorry, but this form is now closed. Adult Education Community Interest Survey 1. What county do you live in?* 2. What is your current employment status?* Employed full-time Employed part-time Unemployed Looking for work Not currently seeking employment 3. What is your highest level of education completed?* Did not finish high school High school diploma or equivalent (GED/HiSET) Some college College degree 4. Are you interested in any of the following? (Check all that apply) * Earning a high school equivalency (GED/HiSET) Improving reading, math, or writing skills Learning English (ELL classes) Training certification courses Job readiness / resume / interview skills None at this time 5. What types of training are you most interested in? (Check all that apply)* Healthcare (CNA, CCMA, QMA, Phlebotomy, etc.) Construction / Skilled Trades (NCCER, carpentry, electrical, etc.) Welding CDL / Transportation Manufacturing / Industrial skills Computer skills / Digital Literacy Microsoft Office Certifications (Word, Excel, etc.) Childcare / CDA Credential Entrepreneurship / Starting a business Customer service / hospitality Other 6. What days/times work best for you? (Check all that apply)* Weekday mornings Weekday afternoons Weekday evenings Saturdays Flexible 7. Where would you prefer to attend classes? (Check all that apply)* Local adult education center Ivy Tech location Public library Community center Online / virtual Employer/worksite Correctional facility (if applicable) Other 8. Do you have reliable transportation?* Yes No 9. What challenges might prevent you from attending classes? (Check all that apply) * Transportation Childcare Work schedule Cost Internet access Not sure where to start Other 10. What support would help you participate? Childcare assistance Transportation assistance Flexible scheduling Online options Career advising Option 6 11. Would you like to be notified about upcoming classes and training opportunities?* Yes No First name Last name Email* Phone Preferred method of contact: Phone call Text message Email Submit

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