Meet Annie: Reaching Real-World Career Goals with EnGen

"Mastering the language is essential for me to continue advancing professionally in the global market."

In South Korea, Annie led strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives for global companies. Seeking a similar leadership role in the U.S., Annie knew she needed to polish her English skills. 

EnGen helped her every step of the way—from preparing for a job interview to honing her business English skills to starting a new role as a procurement manager in Texas.  

"EnGen played a crucial role in this process by improving my professional vocabulary, increasing my confidence in interviews, and providing targeted practice in workplace communication," she says. 

Opening Career Pathways 

Annie received a scholarship to access EnGen free of charge, part of EnGen’s commitment to social impact as a Certified B Corporation. As the U.S. workforce system currently serves the needs of just 4% of adult English learners, EnGen is committed to powering the U.S. workforce by ensuring that the remaining 96% can access high-quality, career-aligned English upskilling. 

Like other job seekers, Annie has found EnGen to be an invaluable tool in improving her English skills. With courses spanning from preparing for job interviews to business English courses focused on data science, Annie felt ready to apply her skills to the U.S. workforce. 

"The platform’s focus on real-world language acquisition has expanded my vocabulary, particularly in business and procurement-related terms," she shares.

EnGen’s comprehensive workforce solution includes on-demand access to live classes and workshops taught by certified teachers, as well as support with goal setting, tech troubleshooting, and study habits from a team of multilingual coaches.

Annie particularly appreciates EnGen’s real-world approach to language learning. 

"The interactive exercises related to business scenarios—such as negotiation and professional correspondence—are extremely relevant to my career," she explains. "Additionally, the group classes are a major advantage. Being able to join them at any time that fits my schedule allows me to stay engaged and continue learning at my own pace."

As a procurement manager, Annie uses her multilingual skills to negotiate and manage cross-border supply chains and work with international partners. Stronger English skills have been a game-changer in her role.  

"[EnGen] has allowed me to communicate more effectively with global suppliers, manage contracts, and negotiate terms in English-speaking environments," she says. She also feels more confident when delivering presentations and participating in meetings, ensuring she can contribute at the highest level.

Like Annie, a full 93% of EnGen learners say that they’ve improved their confidence at work and beyond as a result of English upskilling—and another 89% said they improved their job skills after engaging with EnGen. 

Powering Success at Work and at Home 

Learning English has made navigating daily life in the U.S. much easier for Annie and her family. Being able to communicate confidently in English has helped Annie’s family integrate into the community and build stronger relationships with neighbors and colleagues.

"It has enabled me to better support my child, who is working to improve his own English skills," she says. 

For those just starting to learn English, Annie offers a piece of valuable advice: "Stay persistent and practice regularly. Language learning is a gradual process, and consistency is key." 

EnGen partners with Fortune 500 companies, regional employers, educational institutions and government agencies to serve tens of thousands of adult English learners like Annie. Learn how it can work for your organization:https://getengen.com/demo