People in my classes seldom ask work related questions, or bring in work related reading. They are learning the nuts and bolts of the English language. It's not especially targeted for employment, but a beginning English learner needs to start with very concrete, familiar content. I try to create the foundation for English usage in any situation - at home, at work, in the community. Getting people to be willing to use their English at all is preparation for working.
People have to be able to ask questions.
Every morning, we sit together and talk about what is on their minds. Sometimes it's about the family. Sometimes it's about something in the news. Once in a while it's about getting a job. This is a daytime class, so most people aren't working right now.