Wrong
Texting and Business Emails Do Not Mix
Too often, students and young professionals write in “texting” language with lowercase letters, abbreviations and even emojis.
The world of work — and our new era of distance learning — demands more.
Right
Write and Speak on a Higher Level
Through Emerge, a 100% web-based platform, and our free webinar series, Rubin has taught over 250,000 students and young professionals essential employability skills as they apply to colleges and internships/jobs, explore entrepreneurship and develop into leaders.
Wrong
Right
Texting and Business Emails Do Not Mix
Too often, students write professional correspondence in “texting” language with lowercase letters, abbreviations and even emojis.
The world of work demands more.
Write and Speak on a Higher Level
Through a 100% web-based platform, Rubin teaches students essential employability skills as they apply to colleges and internships/jobs, explore entrepreneurship and develop leadership skills.
"Rubin gave my students a level of poise they didn’t even know they had."
Carlos Garcia
Teacher, Elk Grove Unified School District (Sacramento, CA)
"Rubin taught me to turn my cover letter into a powerful story of success. Within weeks, I received three job offers."
Jasmine C.
Human resources professional
"Rubin helped me land a competitive engineering internship, which enabled me to then secure a terrific job after college."
Ameer Ahmad
Recent graduate, Virginia Commonwealth University
"I had such pride when I was copied on a senior's email to our administration and the format was readable and the email signature highlighted the student's accomplishments. I recommend Emerge to anyone."
Stephanie Burnam
CTE teacher, Cedar Hill Collegiate High School (Cedar Hill, TX)
"Phenomenal program! The activities challenge my students and help them tell their own story. I recommend Rubin to all of my colleagues."
Janet Brophy
Teacher, Haxtun School District (Haxtun, CO)
"The material is user friendly, engaging and stated in common language. Perfect for teachers and students alike."
Regina Morrone, Program Manager for Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS)
Fairfax County Schools (Fairfax, VA)
"I treasure Rubin resources because they help students tackle many, many situations that require excellent communication skills."
Jill Stewart
Instructor at DePaul University (Chicago, IL)
"Rubin is a perfect resource for workforce development centers and youth service providers."
Lisa Wornom-Zahralddin, MS, CWDP
Formerly with the Peninsula (Virginia) Council on Workforce Development
"Rubin provides practical techniques we use day in and day out."
Monica Famularo, Chief People Officer
DuPont Sustainable Solutions
Easy-to-navigate side menu
Engaging videos that introduce core topics
Clear instructions with unprofessional vs professional examples
Interactive rubrics for fast grading
Digital badges with QR codes that, when scanned, explain the skills obtained
Printable certificates ideal for student portfolios
- 300+ writing templates based on work-based learning career scenarios
- 100+ hands-on activities with instructor guides designed for classroom or distance learning
- Students nationwide have worked on Rubin activities more than 400,000 times!
- 100+ instructional videos and audio files
- Rubrics, assessments, online quizzes and the chance to earn an Employability Skills certification along with various digital badges/8X11 printable certificates
- Rubin has awarded nearly 7,000 badges to students nationwide!
90% of Students Say Rubin Improved Their College and Career Readiness
Find out how Rubin can work for you
The Skills Employees Need and Employers Expect
Through Emerge, our signature educational program, learners understand how to write and speak across the competency areas below.
- Email Etiquette
- Networking
- Resumes and Cover Letters
- LinkedIn Profiles & Outreach
- Emails for Internships or Jobs
- Job Interviews
- Phone Calls
- Public Speaking
- Writing for Sales
- Writing for a Website or Blog
- Writing for Fundraising
- Writing for Public Relations
- Writing as a Manager
- Client Relations
- Interoffice Emails and Report Writing
Trusted by educators across America
Timeless skills for the digital age.
When you write well and speak with purpose, doors swing open.
Give your students the Rubin advantage for college and career readiness.
Start your free trial of Emerge today!
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