Stephen Downes

Knowledge, Learning, Community

The idea of 'employer intermediaries' is that of people or organizations who facilitate learning interactions between companies and employees. "Work-based learning programs deliver real value to both learners and employers, but the widespread expansion of opportunities depends on strong employer intermediaries," write the authors. The framework itself is basic: employee engagement, solutions design, solutions brokering, implementation support, administrative support. ESSIA, guess. I like it because it provides a way to transition from traditional work-based courses and programs, and to evolve into an ongoing and core function. Here's the framework and here's the full report

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