Time to reskill?

Hello folks, We've previously had some discussion about the results of the PIAAC (Program for International Assessment of Adult Competencies), and some may be aware of the work the Office of Vocational and Adult Education's (OVAE) has done with the results of this assessment to determine future adult literacy education policies. You can visit the website here www.timetoreskill.org.

The PIACC results suggest that many adults in the U.S. lack essential skills. OVAE is inviting comments from the field through various venues-- including right here on the LINCS communities of practice-- on designing an action plan to address the educational needs identified by PIAAC.

For those interested, save the date for the upcoming webinar on February 13 from 1:00 to 3:00 ET. From the announcement: This webinar will be an opportunity to receive a briefing on the PIAAC data, the OECD’s special report on America’s low-skilled population, Time for the U.S. to Reskill?, and engage in a focused discussion about the issues facing adult education. To prepare for the webinar, see the Consultation Paper, which provides background on the skills issue and the framework for the national action plan.

Please share any thoughts and questions you have about these critical issues here. I'll invite your input on some specific questions in the coming days, so stay tuned!

Warmly, Susan

Assessment Moderator