Priority 2 · Develop programs
A documented CTE program, funding mechanism, or pathway supports targeted development; the current buyer and budget still need qualification.
Workforce Development / Alaska
Selected skill and training priorities from reviewed workforce sources, chosen for relevance to career pathways and the Pearson portfolio. They are analytical selections, not an official top-three ranking or a measurement of statewide shortages. Program provision establishes a training priority, not proof that a deficit remains.
These evidence labels do not change the three map tiers. A reported shortage, a demand signal and a training priority are different findings.
| Skill need & evidence | Pearson product solution | How it could address the need | Validation & measurement |
|---|---|---|---|
Skill need & evidenceTime management, critical thinking and workplace communicationEmployer-reported gapThe employer survey reports a mismatch between the importance of these skills and employers’ assessments of new hires’ proficiency. These are employer perceptions from April 2024, not measured student deficits. Workforce evidence ↗April 2024 employer survey; hosted March 2025 | Pearson product solutionCapability match | How it could address the need Teach communication, initiative, goal setting and problem solving, then use facilitated business scenarios to practice decisions and teamwork. Analytical recommendation; no state-specific outcome is claimed. | Validation & measurement Agree on an employer-scored rubric and learner age/reading level. A virtual internship is not automatically an approved placement or qualifying work-based learning experience. Proposed success measuresObserved communication and teamwork, completed work samples, interview performance and employer feedback. Set the baseline and target with educators and employers. No target or revenue is assumed. |
Skill need & evidenceBasic computer skillsEmployer-reported gapThe survey’s hard-skills table shows employers rating computer skills as important more often than they report those skills being possessed by employees they hire. Workforce evidence ↗April 2024 employer survey; hosted March 2025 | Pearson product solutionCapability match | How it could address the need Teach and practice foundational technology use; assess selected digital competencies before pursuing a relevant credential. Analytical recommendation; no state-specific outcome is claimed. | Validation & measurement Check initial skill level, exact IC3 objectives, accessibility and existing licenses. Courses do not provide broadband, devices or digital navigators. Proposed success measuresPerformance on practical digital tasks before and after instruction; participation and independently verified credential attainment. Set the baseline and target with educators and employers. No target or revenue is assumed. |
Use virtual coursework where it fits the approved pathway. Have the college verify course credit, transfer and degree applicability; have the credential issuer verify assessment requirements. eDynamic course completion alone does not award college credit.
Review Alaska dual-enrollment evidence →Workforce partners confirm the tasks and affected learners. Product and Research verify the syllabus and evidence. Implementation confirms instruction, accessibility and practical experience. Sales and Government Affairs qualify the buyer, budget and purchasing route. Ty reviews the final recommendation.
Pearson government-relations evidence →State-submitted adult education / WIOA Title II report. Local examples retain their stated scope; not representative of every employer or all K–12 learners.
All 50 state PY2024 narrative reports retrieved and relevant sections reviewed; statewide employer-survey rankings have not been established for all 50.
Ty, local workforce partners and Pearson reviewers must approve exact competency mapping, learner fit, credential recognition, delivery and budget before action. No automated changes to tiers or commitments.
AK state narrative — National Reporting System, PY2024 ↗
PY2024 / 2024–25; may include later implementation updates · retrieved 2026-09-12
Alaska Safety Alliance / Alaska’s Workforce Future — Employer Survey, skills table on printed page 15 ↗
April 2024 employer survey; hosted March 2025 · retrieved 2026-09-12
Product capability sources reviewed 2026-09-12. Portfolio inclusion does not establish state approval, available funding or procurement access. Workforce reports describe existing programs too; verify whether an unmet need remains before proposing replacement software.