ERIC Number: ED466257
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2000-Mar-1
Pages: 118
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An Evaluation of California's Community College Based Economic Development Programs (ED>Net).
Bowman (James) Associates, San Francisco, CA.
This study describes economic outcomes of California's ED>Net (California Community College Economic Network) program, an alliance between community colleges and California businesses. ED>Net's purpose is to advance the state's economic growth by providing job-related education and services to businesses and organizations. This report develops summative performance indicators (the program's impact in the economy) and formative indicators (the program's operating efficiency). Part 1 of the report describes ED>Net's Service Delivery Programs: (1) Regional Workforce Preparation and Economic Development; (2) Workplace Learning Centers; (3) Small Business Development Centers; (4) Centers for Applied Competitive Technology; (5) Centers for International Trade Development; (6) Advanced Transportation Technologies; (7) Industry Driven Regional Education and Training Collaboratives; and (8) Job Development Incentive Training Fund. Other programs described in Part 1 are Capacity Building Programs, Service Delivery and Capacity Building Programs, and Administration and Coordination Programs. Part 2 details the impact of ED>Net programs. From 1996 to 1997, the growth of median profitability per company receiving ED>Net services was 18%, while the growth rate of those not receiving services was 17.7%. A sampling of ED>Net participant companies showed that total employment increased by 6% from 1997 to 1998, while the increase in non-ED>Net companies was 0.9%. (NB)
Publication Type: Numerical/Quantitative Data; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
Sponsor: California Community Colleges, Sacramento. Economic Development Coordination Network (EDNet).
Authoring Institution: Bowman (James) Associates, San Francisco, CA.
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