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 / Pennsylvania
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.
The report identifies funding as the main barrier to expanding IET. A product match is not evidence of a funded purchase.
| Skill need & evidence | Pearson product solution | How it could address the need | Validation & measurement |
|---|---|---|---|
Skill need & evidenceDirect-care and allied-health preparationProgram priorityIET offerings include community health worker, CNA, home health aide and pharmacy technician. Workforce evidence ↗PY2024 / 2024–25; may include later implementation updates | Pearson product solutionFoundation / partial match | How it could address the need Teach health-science foundations and practice clinical judgment; Knowledge Matters offers medical- and dental-assisting scenarios. Ready for Industry introduces healthcare work. Analytical recommendation; no state-specific outcome is claimed. | Validation & measurement Select resources for the actual role. CNA, phlebotomy, pharmacy and nursing have different curricula, examinations and clinical requirements. Simulations do not replace approved clinical hours or licensure. Proposed success measuresInstructor-scored scenarios, approved practical competencies, certification eligibility and subsequent clinical or training progression. Set the baseline and target with educators and employers. No target or revenue is assumed. |
Skill need & evidenceMicrosoft Word and office productivityProgram priorityMicrosoft Word is explicitly listed among the state's IET offerings. Workforce evidence ↗PY2024 / 2024–25; may include later implementation updates | Pearson product solutionMatch depends on role | How it could address the need Use MOS preparation for Office tasks; select IT Specialist learning for technical support fundamentals. Ready for Industry adds IT workplace context. Analytical recommendation; no state-specific outcome is claimed. | Validation & measurement Choose office productivity OR technical support based on the documented role. Neither qualifies someone for maintenance trades or every IT job. Confirm exact version and employer tasks. Proposed success measuresObserved Word/Excel or support-task performance, selected exam results and employer feedback. Set the baseline and target with educators and employers. No target or revenue is assumed. |
Skill need & evidenceCommercial-driving pathway preparationProgram priorityA statewide CDL-IET framework was developed with training providers and employers; orientation software cannot confer a CDL. Workforce evidence ↗PY2024 / 2024–25; may include later implementation updates | Pearson product solutionFoundation / partial match | How it could address the need Ready for Industry Logistics supplies industry context; Workplace & Internship Readiness supports communication and work expectations. Analytical recommendation; no state-specific outcome is claimed. | Validation & measurement Driving, forklift and equipment operation require separate approved training, practical evaluation and applicable licensing. Confirm the audience and any existing state RFI access. Proposed success measuresWorkplace-scenario performance, supervisor feedback and progression to approved equipment or driving training. 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 Pennsylvania 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.
PA state narrative — National Reporting System, PY2024 ↗
PY2024 / 2024–25; may include later implementation updates · 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.