Violence and poverty are pushing waves of people to flee their homelands. A growing number of them arrive in Clark County seeking the American dream but speaking little to no English. Construction, trucking, hospitality and other industries have welcomed the influx of workers, especially given recent labor shortages, but employers must work to bridge language barriers.
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Source: The Columbian
‘These are the best employees you will find’: Clark County businesses working to bridge language barrier
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