PARTNER: SkillsUSA

We designed and developed a suite of 17 self-directed, mobile-responsive online learning modules for SkillsUSA—a national organization focused on enhancing career and technical education and preparing a skilled workforce through skill competitions, leadership development, and industry partnerships. These modules were based on the SkillsUSA framework and included topics such as leadership, decision-making, safety in the workplace, customer service, and professionalism. Each 15- to 20-minute module included interactive content exploration activities such as interactive quizzes, tabbed accordions, click-to-reveal layers, text-entry reflections, and branched scenario activities which integrated seamlessly into SkillsUSA’s learning management system. In addition to delivering the SCORM packages for each module, we developed online assessment questions and offline follow-up activities for learners to apply what they have learned after completing each module.

Education Northwest is instrumental in the ongoing impact of SkillsUSA’s e-modules, which are designed to help learners progress in the development of transferable employability skills. Their understanding of middle school, high school, college/postsecondary, and adult learners and the goals of career and technical education make them a key partner for positive change and impact. Their commitment to understanding the work and being exemplary in actualizing it is immeasurable and valued.
—Anita Foor, SkillsUSA