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Download full textBloom, Michael; Burrows, Marie; Lafleur, Brenda; Squires, Robert – 1997
A Canadian study explored the economic benefits of improving literacy skills in the workplace from the perspective of both employers and employees. The Conference Board identified and measured these benefits by conducting a survey of 40 employers, as well as by analyzing data gathered in the International Adult Literacy Survey. The study found…
Descriptors: Adults, Cost Effectiveness, Economic Development, Educational Needs
Illinois Literacy Resource Development Center, Champaign. – 1995
The six articles in this publication provide information on how basic skills education and training can contribute to corporate profitability, using case studies and examples from corporations that promote employee training. The following articles are included: "Laying the Foundations for a Competitive Advantage: Emson's Skills Enhancement…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Continuing Education, Corporate Education
Roane State Community Coll., Harriman, TN. – 1994
This document provides a rationale for a company to install a workplace skills program and suggestions for finding help in implementing such a program. Topics covered include the following: (1) changing literacy standards; (2) the changing work force and high performance workplaces; (3) cost of hiring new employees versus training current…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Education Work Relationship, Educational Needs
Tout, Dave; And Others – 1994
This annotated bibliography documents the resources collected and held by the Adult Basic Education Resource and Information Service in Victoria, Australia. The resources and readings listed include materials that are related in some way to workplace-based education and training--not only specific workplace materials, but also materials related to…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs, Annotated Bibliographies
Cichon, Donald J.; And Others – 1990
Drawing upon published research, reports, and critical analyses, this paper examines the major issues involved in helping private business and industry face the challenge of effectively training limited-English-proficient (LEP) employees. The literature review is part of a larger project that is developing nine demonstration private…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Bilingual Education, Bilingual Education Programs
Taylor, Maurice C. – 1990
Following a discussion of the basic skills required for an adaptable work force and how employers and workplace literacy providers determine which employees require basic skills training, this paper reviews three literacy instruments that can be used in workplace basic skills programs. A basic skills profile is drawn based on a review of the…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Basic Skills, Educational Needs, Employment Practices
