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June, 2011 Volume 4, Issue 6
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Tom's Notes
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Fairfield CountyBusiness in Trouble?
According to Christopher Bruhl, who works for the Business Council of Fairfield County, the huge labor pool of Connecticut's immigrants and their children is going to waste for lack of education. Bruhl points out that the white-collar labor pool is retiring, and that to fill the area needs, immigrant children must get education beyond high school
Seventy percent of jobs created in Connecticut in the next 10 years will require a four-year degree," Bruhl said. But he pointed our that minority kids are, "not even on the same chart" as white kids, in academic performance. He cited figures showing 30 percent of Danbury residents foreign-born. Those people must be educated, he said. Today, "If you're not educated, you're not functional in today's society," he said.
There is not much to add. Chris Bruhl has been sounding this alarm for some time. At our school, we have responded with English for Business, as well as English for academic studies and the TOEFL Test, two essentials for success in business.
Tom
Read more: http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/Closing-education-gap-crucial-for-county-economy-1419360.php#ixzz1PA9qYLfH
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Fundraising
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Many thanks to Pitney Bowes Corporation and GE Capital for their generous support.
Thanks also to the many folks who attended ou "Wine and Cheese" Party.
Thanks also to the Inner City Foundation for Charity and Education.
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In the News
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The Connecticut Dream Act
Last week governor Malloy signed into law an act that would permit certain undocumented aliens to attend Connecticut public colleges and universities at the in-state tuition rates. The controversial act has so many requirements that it may prove to be of little value (other than appearances) to this group. They need to admit to being here illegally. They cannot get federal financial aid.
In fact, as columnist Jim Belllano points out in a Danbury News-Times column, the new law "... the law merely kicks the immigration can down the road for another four years when the undocumented college graduate attempts to gain employment." Unlike "international" students, who pay out of state tuition, these students would be ineligible to receive the one year of paid "practical training" with an American employer. This is often the stepping stone to the work permit for these students.
Read more: http://www.newstimes.com/opinion/article/Sunday-debate-In-state-tuition-for-children-of-1430333.php#ixzz1PpV57V92
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Working in the US
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Working in the USA
There is a lot of interest by international students in working (legally) in the US. Here is a website features a short explanation of the options available to students who wish to work in the US.
Note: except for some limited on-campus work, there aren't many opportunities. One of the best is called
the "practical training" program that this website outlines.
http://www.internationalstudent.com
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Student News
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Congratulations to Jing Wang on graduating from Hunter College in New York City. She was awarded a BA degree in Film and Media studies.
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| Jing Wang's graduation from Hunter College |
This month we say good bye to Gustavo and Deborah Natario, who are returning to Brazil to continue their education.
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Birthdays This Month
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This month we wish "Happy Birthday to Students and teachers:
Teachers Students
Esther Charlestin Michele Franca
Pedro Saboia Maristela Feliciano
Elton Belasco
Maria Dubacher
Ana Segarra
Ana Trujillo
Carlos Lima
Elias Pereira
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| Carlos Lima |
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