Project POWER is an educational program developed jointly by Triton College, River Grove, Illinois, and the Labor Management Center of the Mid-Metro Economic Development Group, for employees of local companies who are interested in improving basic skills in English, reading, mathematics, and writing, as well as for employees who want to prepare for the General Educational Development test. POWER is an acronym for Partnerships for On-site Workplace Education and Retraining and the objectives of the program, which officially began in October 1988 and ended in March 1990, were established to meet regional training requirements. The objectives were: (1) to increase existing coordination between education, business, and labor; (2) to increase the number of companies and, subsequently, the number of employees who participate in workplace literacy programs; and (3) to increase work-related literacy skills of employees to officially establish performance levels needed for the job. The classes were planned cooperatively by Triton College and the companies. They were held within the company, meeting twice per week for 2 hours per session, for 10-15 weeks. Classes are work related, use work-release time, are free, provide child care and transportation assistance as needed, offer academic and personal counseling and tutors, and provide confidential assessment results. Benefits to participants include improved communication on and off the job, better job options and opportunities, increased promotability, preparation for technological advances at work, and improved confidence. Companies participating in Project POWER include Allied Die Casting, Album Graphics Inc., American Rivet Company, Inc., Borg Warner Automotive, Carbide International, Jacobs Suchard Inc., M & M/MARS, and Navistar International. (Appendixes list the three program objectives with activities, staff evaluation, and timelines; provide graphics illustrating program statistics; and include the project brochure in English and Spanish.) (KC)