This manual contains guidelines for implementing and maintaining Workplace Skills Enhancement programs. These guidelines are intended to be a resource to adult education directors and their staffs as they work with local businesses, industries, and organizations in combating adult illiteracy. The manual is divided into the key steps in implementing and maintaining a successful program. Examples and further references are provided for each step. The steps are as follows: plan; design; implement and maintain; and evaluate. Appendixes include a fact sheet on the economic impact of adult illiteracy in South Carolina; a brochure describing workplace programs; industry support letters; a sample contact letter; business/industry handout on why employees need workplace programs; cost breakdown sheet; cooperative agreement; information on performing a literacy audit and building a curriculum; sample recruitment techniques; and program evaluation form. (YLB)