Did you know that Indiana employers need employees with language and culture skills? For a small business beginning to export to Africa, a German-owned company operating in Indiana, or a health care facility serving a large immigrant population, hiring multilingual, globally aware employees can help ensure their success.
One of the best things you can do for your future—and for Indiana’s—is to develop language and culture skills, no matter whether you live in an urban or rural area.
Benefits of being able to communicate in multiple languages and having an awareness of global issues
- Having skills that stand out to employers on your resume and LinkedIn profile
- An increased chance of being hired
- Higher pay, especially for a less commonly taught but critical language like Korean, Arabic, or Portuguese
- More opportunities for career growth and advancement in a diverse range of fields in the non-profit, government and private sectors
- The excitement of working with individuals from around the world