Seal of Biliteracy

Many colleges and universities recognize the Jeffco and Colorado Seals of Biliteracy, with possible benefits such as:

• Advanced placement in college language courses
• College credit for language courses
• More competitive applications for scholarships and admissions.

Check with your desired institute of higher learning to see what academic recognitions may be available.

The Seal of Biliteracy provides employers with a verifiable way to identify candidates with valuable bilingual and bicultural skills, enhancing their career opportunities and potentially leading to more advanced positions.

In a recent survey of U.S. employers, 66% reported valuing foreign language skills in the hiring process and 41% reported giving preference to multilingual job candidates (Damari et al., 2017). There is also a growing need for bilingual employees across a wide range of occupations, regardless of educational requirements or salary (New American Economy, 2017). 

Bilingual employees can earn 5% to 20% more per hour than their monolingual counterparts due to the increased value they bring to companies by expanding client reach and improving communication with diverse customers.