Getting Started

This site offers four main features:

1. Information that will help you learn about the benefits and features of workplace basic skills and workplace education programs.

2. Free tools you can use to evaluate your skills needs, skills gains and economic benefits.

3. Advice that will help you build a workplace education program.

4. Links that will help you contact experts and service providers to develop and deliver workplace education programs.

These four features are designed to provide you with information about:

• workplace basic skills and workplace education programs (WEPs)

• how WEPs can benefit your organization and its employees

• what action you can take to increase your employees' skills through workplace education

"Employees are taking more initiative to read job-related materials.  Communications have improved, and there is a major improvement in filling orders, so output has increased.  As a company we are better able to meet increased demand." 
- Karen Ramberg, Human Resources Coordinator, Kenall Manufacturing Company            

"The end product of WEPs an empowered and better-skilled employee ready to not only bring excellence to the workplace but to dream realistic dreams regarding career and education goals as well as job advancement.  This process then reflects a remarkable return on investment." 
- Barbara Edwards, Coordinator, The Johns Hopkins Hospital Skills Enhancement Program     

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Last updated: August 28, 2001 .