We prepare students for careers. But do we prepare them for work?
Emerald is developing employment-literacy education designed to help people understand not only how to get a job, but how to navigate work.
Partner With EmeraldEmployment literacy goes beyond getting hired.
Employment literacy is the knowledge and practical understanding people need to enter, navigate and advance through the world of work.
Rules of Work
Rights, responsibilities, pay, benefits, policies and reliable information.
Reality of Work
Communication, managers, culture, hiring, layoffs, industries and labor markets.
Strategy of Work
Career decisions, advancement, negotiation, transitions and skill building.
In development.
The curriculum structure, instructional materials and delivery models are being refined through research, testing and institutional collaboration.
Potential Delivery Models
Emerald-Led
Pilots, special programs and direct instruction.
Train the Educator
Prepare teachers, counselors and workforce professionals to deliver the framework.
License the Curriculum
Defined institutional use of approved Emerald curriculum and materials.
Interested in exploring a program or partnership?
Tell us who you serve, the employment-preparation gap you are working on and where you are in the process. You do not need to have every detail figured out before reaching out.
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