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The Workforce Development Playbook: How Employers Can Bridge the Skills Gap


Empowering the Future: Strategies for Employers to Close the Skills Gap in the Modern Workforce.
Empowering the Future: Strategies for Employers to Close the Skills Gap in the Modern Workforce.

The skills gap is one of the most pressing challenges facing today’s workforce. Employers are struggling to find qualified talent, and job seekers often lack the certifications and core competencies required for in-demand roles. As workforce and economic development professionals, you play a crucial role in equipping individuals with the skills they need to succeed in a rapidly evolving job market. But how can you ensure your community members have access to the right training and resources?


Empowering Workforce Success with EBSCOlearning Workforce Solutions

EBSCOlearning Workforce Solutions is a comprehensive digital learning platform designed to help individuals build career-ready skills, earn industry-recognized certifications, and secure sustainable employment. Whether your focus is on career centers, workforce development agencies, economic growth initiatives, or educational institutions, our platform provides the tools necessary to drive meaningful impact.


How Workforce Solutions Closes the Skills Gap

Job & Career Readiness

  • Build professional résumés and cover letters

  • Explore career pathways with interest and skills matchers

  • Access job search tools, interview preparation, and career eBooks


Industry Certification Preparation

Prepare for occupational exams in high-demand fields such as:

  • Allied health and social work (ATI TEAS, PTCE)

  • Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

  • Electrician and plumbing certifications

  • Firefighting and EMS exams

  • Law enforcement assessments

  • Nursing and real estate licensing


Workplace Success Skills

  • Improve essential soft skills like communication, teamwork, time management, and problem-solving

  • Enhance digital literacy with training in Microsoft Office, Adobe, and AWS cloud computing

  • Strengthen foundational skills in reading, writing, and personal finance


High School Equivalency & Language Learning

  • GED, HiSET, and TABE preparation for those pursuing high school equivalency

  • Spanish-language resources and citizenship exam prep


Why Workforce Solutions?

✅ Accessible & Inclusive: Mobile-friendly platform with unlimited remote access

✅ Comprehensive: Covers essential workforce skills, certifications, and career readiness tools

✅ Tailored Learning: Personalized study plans and guided learning paths

✅ Proven Success: Designed to align with workforce development initiatives and job market needs


By integrating EBSCOlearning Workforce Solutions into your workforce development strategy, you can provide job seekers and employees with the resources they need to upskill, reskill, and advance in their careers. The future of work is here—let’s bridge the gap together.


Learn more about Workforce Solutions and start empowering success today!



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