Hi Howard:

This query is for a project that I'm working on not related to the PDC - although I believe at some point it will become part of this work also.  I just keep forgetting to subscribe to the listserve from my account at home and that's why I sent it from here at the office.  Thanks for your comments though and I'm looking into the national Work Readiness Credential to see if it incorporates soft skills assessments (I didn't think it did). 

And since we're on the line anyway, I wanted to check-in with you and Pat about when you think you'll be interested in scheduling our first meeting.  I'm not rushing you but wanted to let you know that I'm ready when you are. 

Take care - 

Robin 




-----Original Message-----
From: workplace-bounces at nifl.gov on behalf of Howard Dooley
Sent: Fri 10/12/2007 8:53 AM
To: The Workplace Literacy Discussion List
Subject: [Workplace 1034] Re: Soft Skills Assessments
 
Robin -

If you are referring to informal assessments, I would suggest that you
provide opportunities for practitioners to get together, discuss and
develop assessments that are relevant to their specific situations and
adults. We could also connect in a way that will encourage us to
continue sharing our expertise and have a process for making our work
available to each other (i.e., a website).

If you are referring to a formal assessment that can be marketed as
valuable to employers as well as learners and practitioners, there are
many publishers who have materials available. What has happened to the
workforce credentials? Shouldn't that be the way to go? I suggest
seriously considering the EFF credential at the national Chamber of
Commerce and the CASAS credentials.  Both assess the soft skills you
refer to.

Howard

-----Original Message-----
From: workplace-bounces at nifl.gov [mailto:workplace-bounces at nifl.gov] On
Behalf Of Adams, Robin
Sent: Thursday, October 11, 2007 4:02 PM
To: workplace at nifl.gov
Subject: [Workplace 1030] Soft Skills Assessments


Hello Everyone: 

I'm working on developing a variety of assessment tools to somehow
measure different work readiness competencies and skills, including soft
skills such as attitude, motivation, responsibility, etc.  

I realize it's difficult to measure soft skills but hoping there are
some things out there that I might and/or adapt.  Any ideas,
suggestions, or resources?


Robin Adams 
RI Adult Education Professional Development Center 


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