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With the growing gap between workplace demands and workforce skills, there is a need to ensure that employees with basic skills deficiencies have education and training opportunities. Much has been said about the role of partnerships as the stimulant for innovation in the workplace, however, the forging of such partnerships has been slow in coming. In an effort to learn more about the North American experience in workplace literacy, a panel discussion was held last year at an adult education conference. Practitioners from business, labour and education in both Canada and the United States provided a perspective on the current status of this evolving field. The following essay is drawn from the viewpoints of the Canadian representatives after dialogue, interaction, and discussion during the conference session. The three perspectives are diverse in terms of position and concerns but offer practical suggestions for improving practice and increasing co-operation among the stakeholders. |
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