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Changes are coming in the way SIDA and AOA Preparation Classes are offered by South Seattle Community College (SSCC) through Airport Jobs.

The two classes will now be offered on a more structured schedule, timed to coordinate with SIDA and AOA testing schedules.

Classes boast high pass rate
In the 2 years SIDA Preparation has been offered, 97% of the 300 individuals who received preparation passed the test. Many of these individuals had previously failed the test and were easily able to pass it after going through the prep class.

Many employers, aware of the difficulty of the test for individuals who have English as their second language, routinely refer new hires for the preparation course. Thus, the new hires avoid the humiliation of failure and get off to a much more positive start in their new position.

Page Palmer, HR Manger at ABM Janitorial, said, "We send all our limited-English new hires to the SIDA Preparation course before they take the test. It enables them to pass the first time, so they return to us ready to hire."

New class schedule starts September 26
The new schedule begins on September 26 and will continue on a weekly basis at the following times:

SIDA Prep
Mondays
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Sea-Tac Airport Theater – MT 5597

Wednesdays
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Sea-Tac Airport Theater – MT 5597

AOA Prep
Thursdays
11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sea-Tac Airport Theater – MT 5597

How to register
Please have new hires who speak English as their second language call the Airport Jobs Office at 206.835.7501. Click here for referral form which you can use to give written instructions to new hires to assure they make the call and get into the class.

Questions? Please call Ruth Westerbeck, Program Manager, at 206.835.7506.

Airport Jobs Fall Job Fair
We expect more than 500 job seekers to attend the Fall Job Fair, so register early to assure the best price and a booth! The Job Fair will take place on Thursday, October 13, 2005 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Sea-Tac Airport Auditorium. You will receive registration information by email within the next week. Questions? Call Gerrie Neifert at Airport Jobs, 206.835.7502.
 

About Airport Jobs
Airport Jobs is a complete job listing and employment information center serving over 100 Sea-Tac Airport and related employers. We have the tools to help you handle your company’s recruitment, selection, training and other human resource needs. Most services are free.

Airport Jobs staff are ready to help your organization with current and future recruitment needs. Contact Ruth Westerbeck (phone: 206-835-7506, email: westerbeck.r@portseattle.org) to take advantage of Airport Jobs Employer Services. Learn more by visiting www.airportjobs.org.