Adult Education

The Workplace Adult Education Project is funded RI Department of Education to develop labor and management sponsorship of workplace adult education programs.

To learn more about how you can benefit from a worksite program e-mail Jackie Kelly or call her at (401) 463-9900.

For Your Business

In today's global economy, employers need a workforce that is able to adapt to a changing work environment.  Workers need the basic skills to be able to:

reduce errors and accidents

• adapt to new methods
• communicate effectively
• understand instructions
• read safety manuals and personnel policies
• qualify for transfers and promotions
• increase productivity
• participate in trainings   

For Your Union

Education has become a "bread and butter" issue for unions.  Labor can play a crucial role in promoting adult education classes at the workplace.

For unions and their members educational advancement means:

• increased job security
• promotional opportunities
• improved collective bargaining
• a better-informed membership
• more effective communication
• more union participation
• pride and self-respect

For Your Future

Workplace adult education offers a chance for many Rhode Island workers to:

• obtain a high school equivalency
• learn English
• improve communication skills
• improve reading and writing skills
• improve specific job related skills
• learn computer basics
• learn job related Spanish

Practice tests for students: http://www.testprepreview.com