Latest Posts in Adult Education
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.
Discover how the Good Jobs Challenge is transforming workforce development in Southeastern Pennsylvania and beyond! Through innovative digital outreach and strong partnerships, the program connects jobseekers with career opportunities and supports regional economic growth. Don’t miss our Q&A with EDSI’s Digital Media Producer, Nia Knighton, for an inside look at how these efforts are making an impact.
This blog highlights Tammy and Autumn, two of EDSI’s unsung heroes who support Veterans in their transition to civilian life. They share the challenges and successes of their work, emphasizing the importance of personalized care. Their dedication to treating each Veteran as a person, not just a number, underscores the meaningful impact they make in the lives of those who have served our country.
Providing mental health support is a crucial part of serving customers, particularly in the workforce development industry, which is why more and more regions are hiring Behavioral Health Advocates (BHAs) to be part of their staff.
EDSI is answering the call of LGBTQIA+ jobseekers to create customized job search workshops and resources, and provide groundbreaking programming aimed to support this community and encourage workplace inclusivity.
Connecting apprenticeship programs with your state and local workforce system is a win-win partnership and we have extensive experience working with employers and jobseekers to strengthen the workforce and our economy. Our Regional Apprenticeship Coordinator Adina Tayar offers best practices!
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.
Helping statewide systems execute high quality professional development is an area where EDSI has deep knowledge and experience. The organization continues to be sought out for projects related to professional development (PD) programming throughout the Midwestern and Southern United States. This project spotlight demonstrates the success EDSI has had working with the State of Michigan.
Customer service is embedded into everything we do. Preparing front-line workers for the unique challenges being faced in the workplace during the pandemic and beyond can be difficult. This blog spotlights the virtual COVID Customer Service Career Acceleration Program (CAP) that was established to help front-line customer service workers receive more in-depth training on issues such as de-escalation and conflict resolution that go beyond the traditional scope.