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 / Washington
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 & evidenceMath and English readiness within technical pathwaysProgram priorityWashington identifies math, English and STEM as I-BEST expansion areas and requires integrated instruction and team teaching. Workforce evidence ↗PY2024 / 2024–25; may include later implementation updates | Pearson product solutionNo direct solution verified No direct Pearson product match verified. | How it could address the need Prioritize diagnostic assessment and qualified literacy/numeracy instruction before selecting technical materials. Pearson resources may supplement a pathway only after a suitable foundational product is verified. Analytical recommendation; no state-specific outcome is claimed. | Validation & measurement No reviewed product is established here as a direct remedy for beginning adult literacy or numeracy. Do not substitute a CTE course or certification exam for remediation. Proposed success measuresValidated reading and numeracy gains plus readiness to participate in the chosen technical pathway. Set the baseline and target with educators and employers. No target or revenue is assumed. |
Skill need & evidenceAccess to contextualized occupational instructionDelivery barrierI-BEST requires approved credentials, regional demand and wages, team teaching and wraparound supports; content alone is insufficient. Workforce evidence ↗PY2024 / 2024–25; may include later implementation updates | Pearson product solutionDelivery support / partial match | How it could address the need Evaluate shared digital course access and career preparation to support a locally approved integrated pathway, with human instruction and advising. Analytical recommendation; no state-specific outcome is claimed. | Validation & measurement Confirm exact course, approved learning objectives, staffing, technology, schedule and adult/K–12 fit. Digital access does not resolve missing funding or employer placements. Proposed success measuresCourse access and completion, time spent on enrollment/coordination, approved skill gains and progression. 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 Washington 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.
WA 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.