ROTTERDAM, N.Y. ( NEWS10 ) – A major supermarket chain has expanded its Spanish language classes for its employees. The program is meant to assist supervisors with communicating with their Spanish speaking teammates.
Price Chopper/Market32 said they have been offering on-site Spanish classes to address the language barrier with a growing Spanish speaking workforce at its distribution center.
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After a successful pilot program the company announced it would be expanded. It’s through the Capital Region Language Center, where Kim Andersen is the founder and director.
“You know we really applaud Price Chopper for recognizing the role that language learning plays in creating community within the workplace, enhancing cultural connections, and attracting and retaining employees,” said Andersen.
Supervisors were eager to take the class, like Kayla St. Andrews. “If they have questions, they don’t have to wait for somebody else to come step in and help us understand what they’re asking, what they’re seeking. We will be able to do it ourselves,” said St. Andrews.