Return-Path: <nifl-workplace@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.9.3/8.9.0.Beta5/980425bjb) with SMTP id JAA08146; Tue, 16 Nov 1999 09:35:30 -0500 (EST) Date: Tue, 16 Nov 1999 09:35:30 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <663A1A72807DD311835C0090273CE35706561C67@MAIL1> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-workplace@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-workplace@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-workplace@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: Garland Hankins <garland.hankins@mail.state.ar.us> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-workplace@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-WORKPLACE:3125] RE: model worksite GED X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Type: text/plain; X-Mailer: Internet Mail Service (5.5.2448.0) Status: OR Lucy: Have you considered having GED classes on site at the industry or business? You might be able to work out an agreement with the employer to permit the employee to attend class for one hour on company time with pay. Some employers are will to do this. I would try to get your state welfare department involved in working with the company at the time the employee is placed on the job to arrange for additional education. Most employers are interested in assisting employees improve their education and skills. Garland Hankins -----Original Message----- From: Durham County Literacy Council [mailto:durhamlit@mindspring.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 1999 6:54 AM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [NIFL-WORKPLACE:3120] model worksite GED In North Carolina, we are seeing many welfare recipients lacking GEDs being pushed into jobs with no future. What could change that picture would be the opportunity to earn a GED so that these jobs could be transitional rather than terminal. But as most of these new employees are parents stressed to the max, pursuing a GED after work is not psychologically feasible. A viable alternative would be GED prep at the worksite, perhaps over lunch hour. Do you people know of any exemplary models? I have seen instances of nominal access to worksite basic skills without real-time progress towards the GED occurring. I am looking for models where there is a commitment to outcomes and upward mobility for entry level folks. Thanks for responding to the listserv or to Durhamlit@mindspring.com Lucy Haagen
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