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Multi-Generational programs (also called the 2Gen approach) address the needs of both children and parents, with the ultimate goal of creating self-sustaining opportunities and better outcomes for the whole family unit. Multi-Generational programs have been applauded and proven to be a holistic way to end the cycle of poverty, which is why EDSI is so committed to offering this program to as many families in as many regions as possible.
Training and development represent a significant organizational investment — but are your programs actually delivering results? This post explores how the Kirkpatrick Model, combined with modern AI-powered tools and a skills-based development mindset, can help you close the gap between learning and real business outcomes.
Discover how EDSI’s Innovative Learning Solutions team designed ‘The Science of Happiness’—a 12-month microlearning series rooted in positive psychology and neuroscience. Learn how this program supports employee well-being, engagement, and organizational success through practical, mobile-friendly strategies. Explore EDSI’s commitment to workforce development and customized training solutions that help organizations grow their people—and their impact.
Are your state and local workforce strategies optimized to support and engage older workers in your region? In this blog, we're sharing important information on serving older adult workers ages 55 and up, including workforce insights, labor market metrics, barrier remediation and 6 strategies you can use to more successfully engage with older workers.
Learn how workforce boards and service providers can effectively use WIOA funds to engage out-of-school youth (OSY) through targeted outreach, work-based learning, and comprehensive support services. This updated guide outlines current federal requirements, including the 75% OSY funding priority, 20% work experience mandate, and the 14 required youth program elements. Discover strategies to improve performance outcomes, strengthen employer partnerships, and build career pathways that lead disconnected youth to education and employment success.
In this Q&A with Kim Glenn, EDSI’s Managing Director of Innovative Learning Solutions, we explore the launch of KeyweLearn—a new professional development platform designed for adult educators and workforce development professionals. The blog highlights the inspiration behind the platform, the unique features that set it apart from traditional training, and the flexible learning formats offered. From trauma-informed practices to workforce essentials, KeyweLearn delivers high-quality, accessible, and affordable learning opportunities that align with real-world challenges.
Traditional workplace well-being programs often fall short because they focus too much on individuals rather than systems. With traumatic stress on the rise, employers need more effective solutions. That’s why EDSI’s Innovative Learning Solutions (ILS) Team partnered with Healing Center Restorative Engagement (HCRE) to reframe how we support well-being at work. This blog explores different models of trauma-informed care and how organizations can take a more impactful, system-wide approach to fostering a healthier workplace.
Trauma is an unavoidable reality in today’s world, and its effects on children can have lifelong consequences if left unaddressed. Recognizing the need for a healing-focused approach, EDSI collaborated with Healing Center Restorative Engagement (HCRE) to create a training program for Head Start educators. This innovative program provides practical tools to help educators respond to trauma, build supportive environments for children, and prioritize their own well-being. By focusing on healing, the program equips educators to make a lasting impact on the lives of children facing adversity.