Return-Path: <nifl-workplace@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id f3B1kBg24466; Tue, 10 Apr 2001 21:46:11 -0400 (EDT) Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2001 21:46:11 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <NFBBIKLPIKFKKLFAOBAAGEHECBAA.haw6@psu.edu> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-workplace@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-workplace@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-workplace@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "H. A. C. Watson" <haw6@psu.edu> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-workplace@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-WORKPLACE:130] First Four Answers from PA WIN X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook IMO, Build 9.0.2416 (9.0.2910.0) Status: O Content-Length: 4303 Lines: 91 Background 1. What is workplace learning and literacy? What are the "foundation" or basic skills? PA WIN considers foundation skills as the core skills, knowledge and abilities that all workers need to function effectively in any workplace. Workers apply — or integrate — the skills and knowledge to successfully complete work tasks, work with others, manage their work environment, and plan and direct personal and professional growth. Foundation skills and knowledge are essential to effective performance in a broad range of jobs and are portable across workplaces. They are also relevant for English speakers as well as those learning English as a second language This is an integration of the knowledge needed in the workplace with customized academic skills to help the worker function effectively and safely. The focus is on entry level and non-management or low management levels in the organization. 2. What is a Workforce Improvement Network? Where did the idea come from? PA WIN was born out of the Pennsylvania Interagency Coordinating Committee’s recommendation (#4) to develop a basic skills support system for incumbent worker programs. The model we used for development came from the Virginia WIN Program. Recommendation #4 from the 1999 Blueprint For Change Report : The ABLE ICC recommends that a centralized support system for workplace education programs be developed and implemented to focus on the basic and work-based skills needs of incumbent workers. Such a network will develop the expertise and partnerships needed to provide high-quality workplace basic skills programs and integrate adult basic and literacy education into the workforce development continuum by: · Providing trained program developers to (a) assist employers in identifying workers’ basic skills needs, (b) link employers with adult basic and literacy education providers, and (c) assist both employers and providers in developing high-quality basic skills programs designed to meet identified needs. · Providing employers with information on the impact of basic skills on workplace productivity and profitability. · Informing employers of the types of services available. · Providing adult educators with professional development opportunities to enhance their ability to work effectively with employers in planning and providing customized basic skills programs designed to meet employer and worker needs. · Connecting with the Commonwealth’s system of workforce development including linkages with Team Pennsylvania CareerLink. The network will upgrade the skills of incumbent workers through the development of worksite basic skills programs. Through ongoing capacity-building and increased outreach, it will: · Develop a network of certified workplace program development brokers trained to match adult basic and literacy education providers with employers needing basic skills services. · Assist employers in identifying the basic skills needs of their employees. · Provide adult educators with the curriculum development support needed to customize basic skills instruction. · Support the development of workplace education programs designed to meet the specific needs of workers and employers. More information on this recommendation can be found at http://www.pde.psu.edu/able/icc.html. 3. What's the purpose of the network? What are the expected outcomes? How does the system work? How do the systems differ -- and why? The purpose of the Pennsylvania Workforce Improvement Network is to encourage and support the development and expansion of customized workplace foundation skills. This is being done through a centralized, market driven system of customized services to address the workplace foundational skills needs throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In essence, PA WIN is designed to encourage and support the expansion of adult basic education organizations’ abilities to provide customized foundation skills training for employees in their places of work. 4. What is the source of the money to support WIN and how did you get it? PA WIN is coordinated by the Institute for the Study of Adult Literacy at the Pennsylvania State University, under a grant awarded by the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Bureau of Adult Basic and Literacy Education (ABLE).
This archive was generated by hypermail 2b30 : Fri Jan 18 2002 - 11:28:12 EST