Introduction
What you will find in this report
In this report, along with descriptions of and background for each of the key components for adult learning and skill training programs, are examples of real programs that have used these building blocks to achieve their goals. (Many of these programs are from healthcare learning and career advancement programs, largely because the looming staffing shortages in healthcare have led to more experimentation and innovation. These model programs offer lessons that are applicable to other fields.)
In addition, the report discusses some of the most effective and promising innovations that various organizations have tried and/or promoted. Innovations are defined here as strategies that are introducing something new or unique in terms of a delivery method, an approach, or a service, in order to achieve greater programmatic impact and outcomes. Unlike the key components, or building blocks, these innovations need not be requirements of an adult learning or skill building program. Rather, regions and practitioners are urged to consider them in order to enhance initiatives and/or achieve selected outcomes.