Workforce Education Initiative

Category: Workforce Programs

The Workforce Education Initiative (WEI) is a partnership between Indiana Adult Education Programs and Hoosier employers to help employees retain jobs, improve performance, and advance their professions. Employers seeking a better-skilled workforce are strong candidates to partner with Learn More Center to develop and implement effective WEIs.

These enable employees to access quality workforce programs to build their abilities, attain industry-recognized credentials, and qualify for additional training. WEI relationships between Learn More Center and employers should result in measurable benefits for adult education participants whether they are current or prospective employees.

A relationship may include one or more of the following characteristics, but the state will consider other options as well.

Classroom and training areas provided by employers to offer basic skills improvement and certification courses for employment or to retain employment
Computers, projectors, white boards, and Internet provided by employers for instruction
Books, materials, and instructional software provided by employers for training
Salaries paid by employers for employees to attend classes
High school equivalency fees reimbursed by employers for employees to take the exam
Externships and/or internships offered by employers for employees to develop career pathways.

Examples of WEI:

English Language Learning Classes to assist employees with learning English.
Assisting workers with attaining High School Equivalency Diplomas
Providing instruction in vital workplace and employability skills
Helping workers succeed in certifications by providing instruction in basic reading, writing, and math related to examinations: Welding, CNC, CAN, Paraprofessional, CDA, Industrial Maintenance, etc.

Employers should contact Cynthia Johnson, Director of Education for the Learn More Center at Cynthia@learnmorecenter.org for more information.