Career Ladders, part of the WINs series on engaging employers in workforce
development, provides information on planning, developing, operating,
and expanding the role of intermediaries in advancement. The guide draws upon lessons
learned from innovative work across the country. Section I details the
value and characteristics of career ladders and outlines alternatives
for leadership in their development. Section II explains the stages in
the process of developing and implementing career ladders:
self-assessment and planning; partnership building and program
development; and program operation, improvement, and expansion. Section
III profiles successful programs. In addition, some 35 resources
provide additional information and highlight key areas for further
research.
Career Ladders: A Guidebook for Workforce Intermediaries can
be downloaded from the Web in a zip file, and it is also available on
CD-ROM. Email info@jff.org for more information.
