QWE Practice Guideline: 211: Create and maintain an employee-driven career development plan

Target group: All organizations that employ persons with disabilities

Practice Description

Charter high school within the organization that offers working adults the opportunity to obtain their high school diploma.

Resources Needed

Subject matter experts/trainers

• Certified teachers and curriculum

Equipment

• Training Room

Implementation Process

Process

• The Excel Center charter school is authorized to target working adults who wish to earn their high school diploma instead of a GED.
• Classes are scheduled based on students work schedule, so he or she can continue working with little to no interruption.
• Class is free to all employees.
• Classes offered are focused on the needs of current students and what they need to achieve their diploma.

Documentation

• This is based on state schooling requirements for tracking and reporting student curriculum completion.

Outcomes/Results

• As of 2013, Excel Center has served over 300 students.

NPA: Goodwill of Central Indiana
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Date Submitted: 2013
Website: https://www.goodwillindy.org/

Resources: Quality Work Environment Workbook