Career Readiness:
Build the Skills to Get Your Next Job

September 26-27, 2026

36 educational hours
$275

au pair courses are $275 or two courses for $500

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Career Readiness:
Build the Skills to Get your Next Job

Whether you are planning your next job or exploring a new career path, this class will help you build the practical skills you need.

In this class, you will:

  • Improve your résumé with individualized feedback.

  • Practice interviewing and receive coaching.

  • Learn effective job search strategies.

  • Read and evaluate job postings.

  • Explore career paths that match your interests and goals.

  • Discuss education, training, or certifications that may help you reach your goals.

  • Build a professional online presence, including LinkedIn.

  • Learn practical networking strategies and professional communication.

English language learners are welcome. Language support is provided throughout the course by an instructor with many years of career development experience.

Class Schedule:


Weds
Sept 23
live online orientation
7pm-10pm

Sat-Sun
Sept 26-27
in-person
10am-4pm

Weds
Sept 30
live online final project submission
7pm-10pm

Live in NYC

 
 

Requirements and more information:

 

Please note: Your course will consist of a pre-assignment, independent coursework, and final assignment as well as classes with your teacher/other au pairs. Credit for J-1 visa students is 36 hours. Students earning J-1 visa credit must attend all classes and complete all homework.

Your pre-assignment will be emailed to you one week before your first class. At that time you will also receive details on attending class at BMCC.


Students are required to be present during all classes, including the online orientation and final project submission.

Students who require their certificate sooner than outlined above should request their final assignment in advance by contacting BMCC at aupair@bmcc.cuny.edu. Please note that BMCC needs two days from the date a student submits their final assignment to issue an educational certificate.

If you have any questions at this time, please email us at aupair@bmcc.cuny.edu.

 
 
 

About your instructor:

 

Alexis Tenenbaum

About your instructor: With over 15 years of ESL teaching experience, Alexis Tenenbaum is energetic, compassionate, and excited to both teach and learn from her students. She has a master’s degree in Applied Linguistics from the University of Liverpool and a bachelor’s in Criminal Justice from American University. Alexis has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and is passionate about travel.

Feedback from English Conversation participants:

 

"I really enjoyed the positivity of our teacher. It was really inspiring and motivating!"

 

"The teacher, the classes themselves were great, I learned a lot, but when you have a teacher who is really passionate about teaching, you really have it all."

"Thank you for giving me these classes, I really learned a lot and you made a mark in my life."

— English Conversation Class Participant

 
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