Develop Workplace Skills During Training
Partner Initiated Assessment
Purpose: Training providers use this tool to give customers feedback about their workplace skills using a similar approach as an employer. This assessment was developed for use in a program where a person’s skills are observed multiple times in different situations over a course of time (6-week minimum is recommended). This ensures that a skill set is habitual rather than a temporary performance.
Expectations:
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Review the Observational Evaluation Rubric for 16 skills that cover 5 basic sections: Fundamentals, Work Ethic / Character, Problem Solving, Interpersonal, and Computer.
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Customers practice these skills during their training just as they would at their job.
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The training provider completes the Observational Assessment within the Illinois workNet portal. (< 5 min/customer)
Results:
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Successfully completing the Observational Assessment is defined as:
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“YES” in all fundamentals.
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“Meets Standard” or “Exceeds Standard” in Work Ethic / Character, Problem Solving, Interpersonal and Computer.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Scores are not averaged. Each skill has its own cut score of either “Yes” or “Meets Standard.”
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The provider and customer review the results and discuss examples where the customer excels and how to further develop his or her skills.
Access to the Assessment and Results:
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Customers do not complete this assessment, but they can access saved results through their My Dashboard. All saved results stay with the customer's account.
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Approved providers will able to complete the assessment and view previously saved results through specific program tools.
