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California Postsecondary Education Commission, 2008
There is a persistent concern over mismatches between the degrees awarded by universities and the needs of the job market. Although there are shortages of graduates in some fields, many university graduates have difficulty finding jobs that make good use of their education. This has been discussed in newspaper articles, in education and business…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Labor Market, Community Surveys, Employment Patterns
California Postsecondary Education Commission, 2007
This report on the nexus between postsecondary education and workforce development discusses the question of how California's colleges and universities address the state's need for a highly educated and skilled workforce. It includes a detailed review of the systems and their roles, and considers issues regarding how those roles are being carried…
Descriptors: Postsecondary Education, Labor Force Development, Educational Objectives, Institutional Mission
California Postsecondary Education Commission, 2006
This report responds to the California Postsecondary Education Commission's interest in pursuing further study of the gender gap for males in California postsecondary education. It provides some additional data on the gap in K-12 graduation rates and university eligibility and discusses the implications for future workforce needs. Recommended…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Postsecondary Education, Graduation Rate, Gender Differences
California Postsecondary Education Commission, 2006
This report continues the California Postsecondary Education Commission's ongoing examination of the nexus between postsecondary education and workforce development, focusing on the projected needs for skills and knowledge in a 21st century global economy. This is the second in a series of policy briefs developed for that project. The first brief…
Descriptors: Postsecondary Education, Community Colleges, Education Work Relationship, Labor Force Development
California Postsecondary Education Commission, 2005
The California Postsecondary Education Commission is currently producing a series of policy briefs examining the nexus between workforce development and postsecondary education. The research question "How does California's postsecondary education system contribute to the needs of the state's economy and its future?" will serve as the…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Labor Force Development, Postsecondary Education, Education Work Relationship