Priority 1 · Validate first
A specific credential incentive, current expansion window, or dated graduation reform warrants early validation of a Pearson opportunity.
Workforce Development / Wisconsin
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 & evidenceFoundational literacy and numeracyReported gapWisconsin explicitly reports persistent foundational skill gaps that impede workforce participation and training. 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 & evidenceDigital literacy for employment and learningProgram priorityThe state supports digital-literacy integration through DRAW and Teaching Skills That Matter. Workforce evidence ↗PY2024 / 2024–25; may include later implementation updates | 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. |
Skill need & evidenceIntegrated occupational and academic learningProgram priorityFaculty teams develop shared IET learning objectives, with state review and support for equitable participation. 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 Wisconsin 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.
WI 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.