P'a'lante is a Spanish expression that means "Keep moving forward!" And if that's what you want your organization to do in employing Hispanic workers or serving Hispanic customers, then call McKendree University's Spanish Institute.

The Institute offers a full range of customized training programs and consulting services to help you understand Spanish language and culture, effectively train Hispanic workers, and connect successfully with Hispanic markets. Programs are offered in Spanish or English to suit your needs.

So let the Spanish Institute help your organization move forward pronto!

Mission

Provide basic communication skills to interface with Hispanic customers and manage Hispanic workforce integration issues while offering excellent customer service.

Language skills development and ability to communicate in Spanish for front line workers

Cultural diversity training on customs and cultures to mid-manager

Strategic integration initiatives for senior management

Benefits

Small individualized professional groups with your specific language needs

Develop competetiveness for today's global business environment

Experienced faculty with MBA, MA in Spanish, MEd in HR, and PhD.

If your job requires some Spanish fluency in the course of daily business communications or community services; our Spanish programs are structured to meet your needs.

All levels can be customized to meet your specific needs. Our coordinator will meet with you to discuss such needs and explore materials appropriate for each level or department.

These courses help you with two emerging segments of your customers: The ones who are Hispanics and speak English and the ones who are Hispanics and do not speak English. Culture and language knowledge are the core content of our Spanish Institute.