Charting A Course:
Responding to the Industry-Related
Instructional Needs of the Limited
English Proficient

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

Executive Summary

Introduction

The Texas Job Market

Targeted Industry Sectors

What Employers Are Telling Us

Responding to English Language Learners’ Needs for Industry-Related Instruction

The Work Readiness Credential Profile

Experience and Capacity in Meeting Work-Related Needs

What’s Already Out There? Industry-Related Instruction for English Language Learners

Professional Development: Ensuring Successful Program Delivery

Conclusions and Recommendations

References and Resources

Appendix A: Texas Workforce Development System Strategic Action Plan

Appendix B: Additional Labor Market Information

Appendix C: The Work Readiness Credential Profile

Appendix D: Industry-Related Instruction for English Language Learners