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Nelson-Dusek, Stephanie; Gehrig, Sarah; Pittman, Brian – Wilder Research, 2017
Over the past four years, through a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), the 360 Manufacturing and Applied Engineering ATE Regional Center of Excellence (360) has been working collaboratively to recruit, educate, and train workers for careers in manufacturing. 360 works with partner institutions in the Minnesota State colleges and…
Descriptors: Manufacturing, Labor Force Development, Grants, National Organizations
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Thomas, Ronald; Wagner, Steve – Community College Journal, 2000
Discusses the emergence of a global, technology-drive, skills-based economy where manufacturers are now talking about the need for qualified workers. Describes Minnesota's severe worker shortage that threatens to choke the state's continued economic growth. Recounts Dakota County Technical College's decision to take a leadership role to address…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Educational Needs, Labor Force Development, Program Development
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Davis, Edith R.; Larson, Corrine W. – Journal of Allied Health, 1976
The ways in which the state plans for the education of allied health personnel, and the design of a coordinated planning process are analyzed. (HD)
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Allied Health Personnel, Cooperative Planning, Cooperative Programs
Mercer, John W.; Dillon, Brenda M. – 1997
This handbook and leadership guide for members of technical program advisory committees is a product of the Effective Advisory Committees Project conducted by the Minnesota State Board of Technical Colleges and the State Board of Education. The purpose of the project is to increase the effectiveness of the vocational advisory committees in…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Community Colleges, Group Dynamics, Guidelines
Stone, James R., III; Manion, Kathryn J. – 1988
A study was designed to identify models of industry-based training (short-term training designed to upgrade or update the skills of employed workers). Information was gathered through a review of literature and 13 telephone interviews in 4 states with persons previously involved in outreach programs to business and industry. Researchers also…
Descriptors: Education Work Relationship, Evaluation Criteria, Industrial Training, Inplant Programs