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Building a Skilled Workforce

Discover the vital link between education, literacy, and workforce productivity. Learn why workplace literacy is crucial for success in today's labor market and how to improve it through targeted programs and partnerships. Explore solutions and strategies to bridge the gap between education and income. Presented by Laureen Atkins, Cuyahoga County Department of Workforce Development. For inquiries or registration, contact us today.

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Building a Skilled Workforce

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  1. Building a Skilled Workforce Bridging Literacy and Workforce Development Presented by: Laureen Atkins Cuyahoga County Department of Workforce Development

  2. What We Know . . . • There is a direct correlation between education and income • There is a direct correlation between literacy levels and workplace productivity • Five of the eight top concerns of employers involve reading, writing, communication, and math skills

  3. Workforce Education • A number of national and state organizations in the U.S., including the national governor's association, have identified level 3 proficiency as a minimum standard for success in today's labor market. Findings from the international adult literacy survey (IALS) assessment indicates that only half of the U.S. Adult population 16-65 years of age reached level 3.(Sum, 2002, p11, table 5)

  4. So What Needs to Happen? • More contextualized learning incorporated with adult basic education programs • More offerings of workplace literacy programs at employer locations • More connection between career ladders/pathways and literacy development • More communication between schools and employers

  5. QUESTIONS?

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