West Virginia is one of several states working on a work-based credential. 
Several other states have already adopted such a credential (Virginia, 
Kentucky, etc.).   The credentials are based on the ACT WorkKeys assessments 
in Reading for Information, Locating Information, and Applied Mathematics. 
WorkKeys is the only assessment I know of that is both recognized by 
business and industry and meets all EEOC and Fair Hiring Standards 
guidelines.  An excellent source for information on work-based credentials 
is:

 http://www.bolinenterprises.com/CRC/home.htm

Robin Asbury, CWDP, Ed.D.
Director, WV Workplace Education Program
RESA VII
1201 N. 15th St.
Clarksburg, WV 26301
304/624-6554 XT 243
1/800/427-3600 XT 243
Cell:  304/695-1182
Fax: 304/624-5223
resa7rb at wvnvms.wvnet.edu

"Each one of us, in his timidity, has a limit beyond which he is outraged." 
Man Ray
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "PRISCILLA S CARMAN" <psc3 at psu.edu>
To: <workplace at nifl.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 11:42 AM
Subject: [Workplace 311] credential



> Hello Colleagues,

>

> This week's discussion has been so beneficial with great ideas flowing 

> that are

> helpful to new and experienced workplace education programs and 

> pratitioners

> .

> I'm interested in hearing about others' experience with 

> employability/basic

> skills/industry credentials, a topic of increasing interest especially to

> employers.

>

> Allison, I noticed in your bio that your current research is focused on 

> that

> topic in Canada and I believe other list members' from various states have 

> also

> tackled or are in process of tackling the issue.  Anything that we can 

> learn

> about what and how others are doing will be most helpful.

>

> Some specific questions I have are:

> 1. What skills/knowledge/abilities are credentialed or certified?

> 2. How were they determined?

> 3. What has been its acceptance among various groups-employers, workers, 

> unions,

> educators?

> 4. What process does the potential candidate have to complete to receive

> credential?

> Whew...that's a lot to ask, but any and all guidance is welcome!  Thanks 

> much in

> advance,  Sincerely, Priscilla Carman

> Priscilla Carman

> Literacy Specialist

> Institute for the Study of Adult Literacy

> Penn State University

> 208F Rackley Building

> University Park, PA 16802

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