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For More Information Mike Gerfen, Coordinator Workforce Group UALR Institute for Economic Advancement 2801 South University Little Rock, AR 72204-1099 501-569-8483 FAX: 501-569-8538 Email: mlgerfen@ualr.edu	About The Workforce Group WORKPLACE SKILLS The Workforce Group, an arm of the Labor Education Program, assists workers in acquiring the information, resources, services, and training they need to perform effectively and achieve their occupational goals. Training WSEP training encompasses a wide range of instruction tied to specific job functions and focused on practical work skills including, but not limited to: Reading, writing, mathematics and computer use Learning, reasoning, thinking creatively, making decisions and solving problems Communication and team building in workplace environments Spanish in the workplace Technical Assistance WSEP can assist employers and workers by: Designing and implementing workplace education programs Developing workplace education materials and curriculum Providing training, consultation, and program evaluation. Document manufacturing processes WSEP is also a Service Center for ACT WorkKeys, is a national system for documenting and improving work skills through job profiling, job assessments, and training.

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