Workforce Preparation Resources and Education Standards

This page features career, adult  and vocational teacher resources for the following: Workforce Preparation, Adult Education, Tech Prep, Education Related Standards, Vocational Education and Skills Standards.  To find out what's working follow the links under Exemplary Programs.

Workforce Preparation and Development

Adult Education Resources

Workforce Investment Act

State Workforce Investment Boards
State Workforce Investment Plans
Summary of Workforce Reauthorization
What's New in Workforce Investment
Workforce Development Initiative
Workforce Development - US Chamber of Commerce
Workforce Investment Act of 1998  - P.L.105-220


Workforce Preparation Resources

America's Forgotten Middle-Skill Jobs - PDF
Building Integrated Skills
Career Exploration
Career Navigation for Working Learners - A New Approach
Career, Technical and Vocational School Resources
College Planning Resources
Foundation Skills Network
Gap Analysis Publications, Sample Report and Template
Getting Ready for Work Readiness Credentials - PDF
Global Employment Trends
Glossary of Workforce Education Terms
Guide for Employers:Meeting the Youth Employment Challenge
High School/High Tech Program Guide - PDF
Job and Labor Market Resources
Occupational Outlook Handbook 2010-2011
O*Net Code Connector
Report on the American Workforce
Supporting Workplace Learning for High Performance
Training Initiative for Workforce Training
Training Packages- Career Training Resources
Work Related Learning Guide
.....Additional Resources: Skills - School, Life, Employment


Workforce Preparation Organizations and Research

Heldrich Center for Workforce Development
Jobs for the Future
Learning and Training in a Knowledge Society
National Council for Workforce Preparation
National Council for Workforce Education
National Work Readiness Credential
Scorecard for Skills
State Divisions of Occupational Licensure
State Workforce Development Resources
State Workforce Offices
What Works in Workforce Development - PDF Report
Workforce Development Publications/Factsheets
Workforce Education Special Collection
Workforce Publications - International Labor Organization
Workforce Strategy Center


Work-Based Learning

Work - Based Foundation Skills Framework
Work - Based Learning Manual - Nebraska
Work -Based Learning Manual - Idaho
Work-Based Learning Programs - Overview


Vocational Curriculum Resources

Career and Technical Schools
Vocational Curriculum and Frameworks
Vocational and Career Lesson Plans


Tech Prep

Career Development Framework
Career Tech Connect Resource Center
Career and Technical Ed Resources by State
National Association for Tech Prep Leadership
National Tech Prep Network
Reflections on Work Experiences - Youth Survey
State Tech Prep Coordinators
Tech Prep Delaware
Tech - Prep Resources on the Web - NAPTL
Workplace Mentoring Guide


People with Disabilities

A Guide for Job Seekers Who Face Barriers
Disability and Work
Disability and Work Barrier Resources
Disability Research Centers, Agencies/ Organizations
Disability Secrets- How to Apply for Benefits
Glossary of Special Education Terms
Improving Post-Secondary Outcomes for Youth
Equalizing Opportunities for People with Disabilities
Right to Decent Work


Online Tutorials, Activities and Training Resources

Computer Tutorials - Basic Skills
Computer Tutorials - Networking, Programing, Software
Free Online Training at GCFL
GED Online Practice - Math Language Arts, Science
Learning Edge - Online Literacy Practice Modules
Math Learning - Online - Lesson, Puzzles and Games
Math Practice - Basic Online Modules
Skillwise - Online Spelling Practice
Skillwise - Online Numerancy and Science Practice
Writing - Online Practice
.....Additional Tutorials and Open Courses - Basic Skills, High School, Adult

Adult Literacy

Adult Education Reading Instruction
Adult Literacy and Learning Home Page
Adult Literacy Glossary
Adult Literacy - Research Based Publications
Adult Literacy Wiki 
Adult Literacy Research - Opportunities and Challenges
Adult Literacy and Basic Skills - Interactive Learning
America's Literacy Directory
Center for Literacy Studies - University of Tennessee
Creating Authentic Materials for Adult Literacy Classroom - PDF
Facts at a Glance - Adult Literacy
Financial Literacy Resources
Focus on Basics - Connecting Research and Practice
Learning Skills Curriculum
Learning to Think, Learning to Learn- PDF
Literacy Skills - 7 Types
LINCS - Literacy Information and Communication System
Making It On My Own - PDF
Multiple Intelligences - Adult Literacy and Education
National Adult Literacy Database
National Adult Literacy Agency - Ireland
National Assessment of Adult Literacy
National Center for Family Literacy
National Commission on Adult Literacy
NCSALL-National Center for the Study of Adult Learning/Literacy
NCSALL Research Publications
National Institute for Literacy
Pro Literacy Publications - Adult Program Implementation Resources
Reach Higher - Overcoming Crisis in the Workforce Report
Savings Fitness - a Guide to Your Money and Financial Future - PDF
State Literacy Resource Centers
Staying Healthy - And English Learners Guide to Health Care and Healthy Living
Toolboxes for ESL Tutors
Understanding What Reading is all About - PDF
Workplace Literacy - What Works and Why - PDF
.....Additional Resources Information Literacy


Adult Education Standards and Skills

ABLE and ELL Standards Based Learning
Adult Basic Education Curriculum and Standards - Florida
Adult Career Pathways
Adult Learning and Skills - Key Findings
Computers in Action - Integrate Computer Skills in Classroom
Content Standards - 16 Core Skills for Adult Learners
Equipped for the Future - Standards-based Resources
Improving Foundation Skills - PDF
Life Management Standards and Benchmarks
Standardized Adult Curriculum Framework - Texas
Teaching, Learning and Assessments for Adults - PDF


Adult Workforce Development

ABLE Workforce Development
Adult Basic Education Teacher's Toolkit
Adult Career Guide
Adult Education Resources by State
Adult English Language Learners Research - CAELA
Adult Workforce Education - Florida
Basic Skills and Workforce Preparation - Integrated Learning Activities
Basic Skills and Communication Skills for Construction Workers - PDF
Bridges to Practice - Guide to Developing Adult Programs
Career Exploration
College Transition - ABE and ESOL
Comprehensive Adult Programs
Getting Ready for the Work Readiness Credential
Office of Vocational and Adult Education
Senior Job Bank - Over 50 Population
State Directories of Adult Education
Teaching and Learning Toolkit - Equipped for the Future
Transition to College
Workbase - Supporting Workforce Literacy
Workforce Skill Certification Assessment Battery
Workforce Skills Resources


Adult Teacher and Learner Resources

Adult Numerancy - Online Practice Resources
Adult Teaching Resources - NSCALL
Authentic Workplace Material - Essential Skills
Basic Technology Workshop for Learners
Big Plus Football Academy - Numerancy and Literacy
Curriculum for People Moving into Employment - PDF
Bridges to Hospitality - Adult literacy Lessons
Building Basics - Adult Literacy Lessons Resources for Construction
Essential Skills Toolkit
Essential Skills Toolkit - Self Assessment Tools
GED Lesson Bank
Intergrating Technology in ESL Classroom
Learning and Working Together - PDF
Math Activities and Teacher Resources
Math Learning Online - Visual Math
Math Practice - Online Modules
Numerancy
Skillwise - Spelling
Starting My Own Business Student Workbook - PDF
Thirteen Ed Online- Adult Literacy and GED Resources
Understanding the Workplace - Student Activities
Use Math to Solve Problems and Communication - Equipped for the Future
Workforce Education Lab-Learning Activities
Workforce Survival Kit
Workplace Math skills - Worksheets and Lessons
Writing Practice Online
.....Additional Resources Skills for the Workplace
.....Additional Resources Math on the Job

Career and Technical Education Standards by State

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Career and Technical Education Standards

Career Development Standards

Academic Standards in CTE - Wisconsin Model
Agricultural Education Standards
Apprenticeship Standards
Arts and Communications Standards
Business Education Standards MCREL
Business Education Standards - National Business Education
Career and Employability Standards - PDF
Career and Technical Education Content Standards - SD
Career Education Program Standards - Nebraska
Career and Employability Standards- Michigan - PDF
Cisco Standards Alignment Database
Classification of Occupations - International Standard
Content Knowledge Standards - Mid-continent
CTE Curriculum Standards
CTE Performance Standards - CT
CTE Industry Sector Standards
Engineering Education Standards - McREL
Family and Consumer Science Education Standards
Health Education Standards
Healthcare Standards
Learning Standards - Career Development and Occupational Studies
Life Work Standards and Lessons
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
State Efforts to Integrate CTE with Rigorous Standards
Occupational Safety and Health Standards
Repository for Vocational Standards
State Standards
Standards for Career Education - MCREL
Standards for Success
Standards Based Instruction Toolkit
The Standards World - NISO
Trade and Engineering Standards
Trade and Industrial Teacher Standards
Trade and Technical Standards Organizations
Vocational Work Experience Standards
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Career Development Standards and Guidelines - Canada
Career Development Learning Standards - New York
Career Readiness Standards -New Mexico

Occupational and Industry Skills Standards

Academic and CTE Skill Standards - NCCTE
Automobile Service Technician Certification Standards - NATEF
Basic Workplace Competencies - Idaho
Career and Technical Skills Standards - Kentucky
Carpentry Skills Standards - NAHB
Certified Drafter - ADDA Certification Package
Collision Repair/Refinish Tech Standards - NATEF
Culinary Arts Competencies and Skills Tested - NOCTI
HVAC Skills Standards- HBI
I-CAR Qualification Tests
IT Skills and Standards
Knowledge and Skills Chart - CTE Career Clusters
Manufacturing Skill Standards Council
Marketing Core Competencies - NOCTI
Medium/Heavy Truck Technician Standards - NATEF
Metalworking Skills Standards - NIMS
Microsoft and IC3 Exam Objectives for Certiport Certification
Microsoft Certifications
NCCER Journey Level Assessments
NOCTI - National Occupational Testing Institute
Plumbing Skills Standards
Residential Electrician Skill Standards - PDF
Retail Industries Skills Standards
Schemes of Work- Educational and Skills
Skill Standards Documents - Vocational
Skill Standards for CTE
Skills for Today's Workforce Links
V-TECS- Skill Standards
Welding Certifications
Welding Skills - AWS

Education Related Standards

Academic Benchmarks - Standards
Baldridge, Malcolm
American Diploma Project - K-12 Benchmarks
Content Knowledge Standards
Developing Educational Standards
Education Commission of the States 
Education Evaluation Standards
Life Skills Standards and Benchmarks
Life Skills for Vocational Success
Life Work Standards
McREL Standards and Benchmarks Database
NATEF Integrated Applied Academic Standards
National Board Certification Standards
National Center for Education Statistics
National Education Standards - Education World
National Educational Standards Resources
National Institute of Standards and Technology
National Science Education Standards
No Child Left Behind
Personal and Financial Literacy Standard - PDF
Professional Teaching Standards


Ethics

Codes of Ethics in Professions

Technology Standards

Information Literacy Standards
Information Literacy on the Web
Information Literacy Standards - South Carolina
Information Literacy Wiki- ALA
Information, Media and Technology Skills
IT Skills and Standard - States Links
National Educational Technology Standards
Technological Literacy Standards
Technology Standards for School Administrators
Standards for Technology

Exemplary Programs

Best Practices for CIS - Alaska
Best Practices Idea Book
Building Bridges to College - Contextualized Ed PDF
Early Childhood Education
Improving Learning - PDF
Inovations in Action
Office of Innovation and Improvement - OII
Ready or Not - Creating a High School Diploma that Works
School to Career Model Programs
What Works Clearinghouse
Workforce Strategy Publications
Workforce Strategy Continuous Improvement

Career, Vocational and Technical Training  Resources

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• Schools listed by State


• Schools Listed by Trade


• School Search Resources


• Adult Training Programs


• Apprenticeship Resources


• Job Corps

• Find Workforce Training Providers in Your State


• Find an Accredited Career School or College of Technology


• Find an Apprenticeship - State Apprenticeship Links


• Find a GED Testing Center in Your Area


• Find One-Stop Centers in Your State


• Military Training


• Veteran's Employment and Training Service

Career and Vocational Lesson Plans

• Career and Vocational Lesson Plans


• Agriculture and Environment Lesson Plans


• Animal Science Lesson Plans


• Art Lesson Plans - Visual Performing, Graphic, Media


• Auto Service and Auto Body Repair Lesson Plans


• Business and Entrepreneur Lesson Plans


• Carpentry and Constructions Trades Lesson Plans


• Child Care, Family and Education Lesson Plans


• Computer and Information Technology Lesson Plans

• Cosmetology Lesson Plans


• Culinary Arts and Food Science Lesson Plans


• Electrical, Engineering and Science Lesson Plans


• Health Lesson Plans


• Horticulture and Landscaping Lesson Plans


• Masonry, HVACR and Plumbing Lesson Plans


• Security, Investigation and Law Lesson Plans


• Transportation Lesson Plans


• Welding and Machine Trades Lesson Plans

Related Vocational Resources

• Vocational Education Main Page


• Career Exploration


• Career Development


• Career Curriculum


• CTE by State


• Guidance - Career, Disability, Transition


• College Planning


• Apprenticeships

• Educators Main Page


• Lesson Plans


• Teaching and Learning


• Labor Market Information


• Occupational Safety


• Skills for the Workforce


• Technical Training - Resources by Listed State


• Technical Training - Listed by Occupation


• Vocational Curricula

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