After 10 weeks of immersing themselves in the English language, students of Andersen’s English as a second language program, called “English @ Work,” were celebrated at a graduation ceremony honoring their accomplishments.
The program has given employees — many of whom work on the 100 Series window line in Bayport, Minnesota — the opportunity to learn English on the clock in an accessible way while instilling a sense of pride. "I feel honor to be in this class," said Akway Nygow, a 100 Series Bayport employee and graduate of the program.
The students' favorite part about the program was understanding about their benefits, learning safety signs, filling out an application and exploring different parts of a door.