FAQs

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

Where can I find out more about workplace basic skills?

• For information about workplace basic skills and employability skills see Workforce Learning System, Employability Skills:
      URL: http://www.casas.org

• For skills standards, see National Skills Standards Board:
      URL: http://www.nssb.org 
  and Manufacturing Skill Standards Council:
      URL: http://www.msscusa.org

Where can I find out more about workplace education opportunities and funding?

• For information about federal initiatives and funding under the Workforce Investment Act and other national sources check the following:
      URL: http://usworkforce.org

Why should I invest in Workplace Education Programs for my employees?

• There are many economic benefits to investing in workplace education. See the Workplace Education Programs section for more details on the benefits to employers, employees and unions of WEPs.

Where can I find free information on the web to help me design, run and evaluate a Workplace Education Program?

• This entire website contains free information to help employers like you design, manage and assess Workplace Education Programs. Look under the Free Tools section for assistance with Skills Assessment, Return on Investment and Program Benefits. Look under the Advice for Action section for a variety of information and links.

What if I want to find resources for Workplace Education Programs in my local area?

• Look at the Map of the USA and click on your state for local resources and information. Also, check out the Expert Help under the Advice for Action section.

What if I don’t have a lot of money to spend on Workplace Education Programs?

• You can find low-cost ideas and sources of funding assistance on the Need Money page under the Advice for Action section.

My employees are not very receptive to the idea of participating in a Workplace Education Program. What should I do?

• Look at the Unreceptive Employees page under the Advice for Action section to discover ways of motivating employees to undertake skills training.

I want a quick and simple solution to my employees’ workplace basic skills needs. Any ideas?

• Off - the - Shelf solutions are training methods that have been successfully used in other organizations. Look under the Advice for Action section for an Off-the-Shelf solutions that may be right for your employees.

 How do I know if my Workplace Education Program is successful?

• You can measure the effectiveness of your Workplace Education Program and its impact on your employees by using the tools provided in the Researching Measurement page of the Advice for Action section.

How can I go about incorporating Workplace Education Programs into training on the job for my employees?

• The Training page under the Advice for Action section gives ideas on how to integrate your Workplace Education Program into training and learning on the job.

There are a lot of terms used in the areas of workforce education and training.  What do they mean?

• Learn about terms used in workforce education and training from a glossary.
      URL: http://worklink.coe.utk.edu/glossaryb.htm

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Last updated: Jan. 30, 2009.