This chapter expands on the role of community colleges in economic development, workforce development and training, and even job creation. Practical examples from the field are included.

Training and development activities in Bangladesh have yet to be systematic and able to fulfil the needs of the economy and industry. The national educational and training system failed to provide adequate knowledge and skills to the workforce. However, private sector organizations are undertaking different initiatives to cope with the industry…

In this paper, continuing professional education (CPE) is linked to human capital theory. Since human capital theory does not explicitly focus on CPE but does provide important insights on training evaluation, we discuss the differences between CPE and training. We review the main insights on training evaluation and discuss the implications for…

Introduces performance technology as a field of application for training professionals. The term "performance technology" is defined and explained, the epistemological foundations of performance technology are outlined, the relevance of performance technology to training and human development is described, and myths about performance…

A training specialist who moved from higher education to the corporate world relates some of his experiences, including how he developed a management training system. Problems educators face in the corporate environment are discussed, as are suggestions about how teacher educators can prepare people for the business world. (Author/PP)

This article deals with the current situation of educational assistants now being required by the No Child Left Behind Act to have at least two years of higher education or an associates degree, or to meet rigorous quality standards and demonstrate academic skills and knowledge. In this article, the author presents views from a superintendent,…

The budget squeeze is battering both community colleges and their workforce development clients. But a unique network is helping those community colleges reel in clients through computer- and Web-based learning. In this article, the author describes the ACT Center network of Calhoun Community College in Decatur, Georgia. ACT Centers are designed…

The growth of nonschool educational programs that are supported by business, government, and other groups is described. Teacher educators should keep abreast of new developments in this area, because they may need to train teachers for these expanding programs. (PP)

This paper summarizes the history, philosophy, and recruitment methodology of the American Psychological Association (APA) Minority Fellowship Program. The aim of the program is participation by ethnic minorities in the development of psychology, both as a practicing art and as a science. The APA received a training grant to provide fellowship…