Workforce Open Knowledge Exchange The Institute was host to the Workplace Learning Conference in 2001 and 2003 . In 2003, the Institute commissioned seven papers in connection with the conference that year. These papers are available for download in .pdf format: Document Library Name Description Meeting the Needs of Workers with Limited English Proficiency Laura Chenven Linchpins for Economic Opportunity: Community Colleges and Community Based Organizations Robert G. Templin, Jr. Issues in Improving Immigrant Workers' English Language Skills Miriam Burt Investing, Improving and Measuring Workplace Skills Whitney Smith How Career Centers Can Better Serve Job Seekers Lacking Basic Skills and High School Credentials Paul Jurmo Employer Associations as Intermediaries Facilitating Employer and Worker Access to Education, Training, And Other Employability Services Basil J. Whiting Embedded Literacy: Strengthening the Connection Between Work and Learning Deborah D'Amico Institute for Work & the Economy        70 East Lake Street      Suite 1700     Chicago, Illinois     60601-5930    Phone: 312.332.8508      Fax: 773.681.7028