Literacy Information and Communication System  (LINCS) 

LINCS Resource Collections  News 
November  2009 
Welcome to LINCS Resource Collection News! Each  month, we will feature one 
of the three LINCS Resource Collections—Basic Skills,  Program Management, 
and Workforce Competitiveness – and introduce research-based  resources that 
you can use in your adult and family literacy programs and  classrooms. 
This premiere edition features the Workforce Competitiveness Collection and  
resources related to transitioning adults to  work. 
What is  LINCS? 
LINCS is a service of the National Institute for  Literacy, providing 
online information and communication networks for adult and  family literacy 
practitioners. LINCS‘ offerings include Discussion Lists,  Regional  Resource 
Centers, the Collections, and training  opportunities.  Learn more about 
_LINCS_ (http://www.nifl.gov/lincs)  on the Web site.   
What will I find in the  New LINCS Resource  Collections? 
The three new _LINCS Resource Collections_ 
(http://www.nifl.gov/lincs/resourcecollections/resource_collections.html) , expanded  this  year, are 
comprised of items that have completed  a rigorous internal and  external review. 
Use  these resources directly in the classroom or to guide development of 
customized  programs and classes.   You can find more information about the 
new  Resource Collections on the Web site.  
What’s New in the Workforce Competitiveness Resource  Collection? 
Adult literacy practitioners  are increasingly concerned with supporting 
adults, including English language  learners, as they transition to work and 
to post-secondary education or  training. In the Workforce Competitiveness 
Collection, you will find research  papers and articles as well as products 
and materials on workforce education,  English language acquisition, and 
technology. In addition to using these  resources, subscribe to one or more of 
the LINCS’ electronic _Discussion Lists_ 
(http://www.nifl.gov/lincs/discussions/discussions.html)  that  focus on the topics in the Collection and expand 
your professional  network. 
If you are looking for curricula and instructional materials that you can  
use immediately, take a look at _GED Career Bridge to Hospitality Curriculum 
(All  sections)_ 
(http://www.nifl.gov/lincs/resourcecollections/abstracts/workforce/RC_work_abs06.html) . This technology-based resource prepares 
students for  the GED credential while providing background information, skill 
instruction,  and practice in a hospitality career context and career pathway  
model. 
Research can also guide your thinking about  developing and delivering 
transition-focused instruction and programs. State or  local program 
administrators may want to use the seven  lessons outlined in  _The Integration of 
Immigrants in the  Workplace_ 
(http://www.nifl.gov/lincs/resourcecollections/abstracts/workforce/RC_work_abs25.html)  as a guide when  offering services or 
planning to improve current programs that support English  language learners 
as they transition to the workplace.  
How can I learn more about the Workforce Competitiveness Resource  
Collection? 
Visit the _Workforce Competitiveness Collection_ 
(http://www.nifl.gov/lincs/resourcecollections/RC_workforce.html)  for additional resources. Contact 
Barbara Van Horn, director of  the Workforce Competitiveness Collection at 
_BLV1 at psu.edu_ (mailto:BLV1 at psu.edu)  or  814-865-5876 for additional 
information of if you want to  learn more about the resources, technical assistance, 
and professional  development opportunities that are available at no cost.  
 

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