W O R K F O R C E E D U C A T I O N P R E P A R I N G A D U LT S T O B E S U C C E S S F U L A T W O R K

PHILADELPHIA ADULT LITERACY ALLIANCE

WHAT IS WORKFORCE EDUCATION?

Building the skills of our adult learners to be prepared for success in the workplace or

postsecondary education and training.

WHAT SHOULD WE TEACH?

Academics

• Basic Numeracy• English Language

Skills• Reading

Comprehension

Soft Skills

• Teamwork• Time Management• Communication• Problem Solving

What else should we teach?

CONTEXTUALIZED

Teaching in the context of work

• Using a checkbook to teach math is GREAT if all learners have and use a checkbook.

• Teaching area is by using the example of measuring for carpet is GREAT if learners will be measuring carpet.

What other examples do we use?

AUTHENTIC

Teaching skills using examples that are relevant to learners’ lives

• Using job-specific vocabulary examples for learners who are seeking employment in a specific field is GREAT!

• Using recipe examples to teach fractions is GREAT when working with a learner who wants to prepare foods in a kitchen.

What other examples do we use?

WORKFORCE EDUCATION STANDARDS

• Project of the Workforce Solutions Collaborative

• Best Practices

• Professional Wisdom

• Research Findings

Let’s take a look at the Standards

WORKFORCE EDUCATION STANDARDS

• Customer Results

• Program Accountability

• Program Design

• Instructional Systems

• Support Services for Goal Attainment

• Professional Development

• Workforce Collaboration

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?

KayLynn Hamiltonklh267@psu.edu

814-865-6472