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syNErgy: A Case Study in Workforce Curriculum Development
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Killingsworth, John; Grosskopf, Kevin R. – Adult Learning, 2013
With high unemployment and structural changes to industry, workforce development in the United States is a growing concern. Many semiskilled workers lack knowledge, skills, and abilities to be competitive for reemployment to green jobs. Nebraska's syNErgy research grant was introduced to address the training needs of unemployed and underemployed…
Descriptors: Labor Force Development, Semiskilled Workers, Emerging Occupations, Educational Needs
It Isn't Easy Being Green, or Is It?
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Stone, James R., III – Techniques: Connecting Education and Careers (J1), 2010
In the midst of an economic recession, double digit unemployment rates, and financial bailouts lies a promise of economic recovery through investments and training for a green economy and green collar occupations. This article discusses the impact of the green revolution on job creation and on career and technical education (CTE). The green…
Descriptors: Skilled Workers, Sustainable Development, Vocational Education, Economic Development
Academic Standards for Developing, Implementing, Evaluating, and Improving Information Science and Technology Baccalaureate Degrees
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Shields-Bryant, Elayne – Journal of Information Technology Education, 2006
The unprecedented growth, development and implementation of information technology (IT) driven by e-commerce and other technological advances have resulted in an increased demand of technology skilled workers (Reichgelt, Zhang, & Price, 2002; United States Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2005). In response to degree-dependent…
Descriptors: National Standards, Degree Requirements, Academic Standards, Information Technology