Analysis of the Project ALERT (Adult Literacy Enhanced & Redefined through Training) Workplace Literacy Project produced a description of the needs assessment process, steps, and instruments that can be used for needs assessment in other workplace education projects. The data for the needs assessment were collected through the following methods: a written document detailing actual workplace literacy requirements, descriptions of employees, and organizational climate; records of interviews with employees and management; orientation and planning materials; and a comprehensive program plan. Site-specific components were also added to the needs-assessment model, and the program was pilot tested before being broadly implemented. The data collection instruments used during the needs assessment are appended. (KC)