Workforce education programs can deliver significant benefits — from improving employee engagement and retention, to helping create a more adaptable and innovative workforce.

But to get the most out of your program, it’s crucial to take a strategic approach that is designed to align with the needs of your business and employees. By doing so, you can transform your program from a “nice-to-have” benefit into something that drives lasting positive business ROI and social impact.

Avoid investing in a program that’s difficult to manage and doesn’t resonate with your employees. Download this checklist to help you make well-informed decisions when developing a new workforce education program or extending an existing one.

• Identify program goals, use cases and critical success factors
• Ensure the programs and partners you choose connect you with the right academic institutions, educational program mix and employee-learner support, plus provide technology and marketing capabilities
• Further define and understand your organizational needs for developing and optimizing a program