Issue Brief: Workforce Preparation

This brief explains what workforce preparation skills are and why they are important.

Author(s)
KayLynn Hamilton
Author(s) Organizational Affiliation
Institute for the Study of Adult Literacy
Publication Year
2020
Resource Type
Informational Material
Number of Pages
6
Abstract

This brief explains what workforce preparation skills are and why they are important. It describes what skills students need to be prepared for the workforce and provides tips for teaching workforce preparation in the adult education classroom.

Benefits and Uses

This brief explains what is meant by "workforce preparation skills" and the importance of these skills in adult learners' lives. It provides clear examples of instructional tasks that can foster students development of the necessary skills as well as tips for teaching the skills in the classroom.

Required Training

No prior training required.

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