Meet EnGen
The North Dakota Global Talent Office, part of the state Department of Commerce, is offering no-cost access to EnGen — an English instruction platform that helps workers gain English skills to succeed in in-demand local jobs.
Partner with us to connect your workforce with job-ready English instruction and build stronger talent pipelines!
Who we are: EnGen is a certified B Corporation that delivers a personalized, industry-aligned, mobile-first English learning platform that connects working adults with English skills and job skills.
What we do: License options include 170+ on-demand English courses with support in 70+ languages, 1:1 coaching and live online workshops in sectors including skilled trades, CDL, healthcare, early childhood education, manufacturing, technology, hospitality, and more.
How we work: EnGen has a proven methodology to improve learners’ English proficiency and job skills, and has also been shown to enhance employee retention and recruitment.
EnGen learners are achieving their language goals
Program Requirements and Next Steps
All organizations that wish to participate will work with EnGen and the Global Talent Office to determine eligibility and the number of licenses that are available. Participating organizations will have expectations around goal setting, an accountable point-of-contact, and regular reporting. If you are interested in learning more, please complete the form below and an EnGen team member will contact you.
Employers: Goals could include hiring, retention, advancement of employees, and certification acquisition (e.g. CNA). Partnerships with community colleges, nonprofits, educational organizations, other employers are encouraged. Requires employee commitment to assist learners.
Workforce Agencies and Adult Education Organizations: Goals could include the creation of a new path to employment, support for clients in an existing path, career training, and partnership with an employer. Requires employee commitment to assist learners.

Frequently Asked Questions
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No. Access to EnGen will be fully funded through the North Dakota Global Talent Office.
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Learners must be work authorized to participate.
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Learners will have access to the platform for 6 months.
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Once learners are enrolled, they can download our mobile app by searching “EnGen” in the app store, or by using this EnGen Link on a computer.
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EnGen is personalized based on a learner’s level, goals and interests. Learners improve their English by doing short, real-world lessons that align with specific industries and careers. Access to online workshops help learners practice speaking, listening, and writing.
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Complete the form on this page and an EnGen team member will reach out to you!