Work Readiness English (AELA)

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About Work Readiness English (AELA)

Work Readiness English classes focus on workplace English and provide students with the communication skills necessary to find work, improve work, and be successful in the workplace. Classes are funded by the Colorado Department of Education through the Adult Education and Literacy Act (AELA) grant. Regular attendance and testing is a requirement for these classes.

Registration Steps

Stop by one of our locations (Main Campus or Project Worthmore) to schedule a registration appointment.

Registrations occur 4 times per year in January, March, August, and October. Appointments are based on the number of spots available in class.

Cost and Eligibility

Cost: FREE 
 
Eligibility: open to all English language learners. Students are required to attend class regularly and take progress tests throughout their time in the program.

Schedule and Locations

1860 Lincoln Street, Denver, CO 80203
All Levels: Monday-Thursday, 1 – 2:30 PM
 
1633 Florence St, Aurora, CO 80010
Levels 0 and 3: Tuesday/Thursday, 9 – 11:30 AM
Levels 1 and 2: Tuesday/Thursday, 12 – 2:30 PM

Questions

Email: rachel.dedeyn@emilygriffith.edu
Call or text: 720-943-7760
Visit: Emily Griffith Main Campus, Room 428 or 
Project Worthmore

FAQS

No.

Yes! You will receive a certificate after you complete 40 hours of class time.

No. This class requires consistent attendance. If you cannot come regularly, you can sign up for a PACE class that fits your schedule or attend English conversation hours at Project Worthmore. Come by the office at 1633 Florence St. Aurora, CO 80010 to get a schedule of activities.

The AELA program has 4 levels. You will take a test during registration to determine your level.

Yes! You can take AELA classes along with any other program at the college, or you can just take an AELA class.

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