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Private Industry Councils Partner to Meet the Challenge of Change in Workforce Development.

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Knight, Robert – Community College Journal, 1998

Discusses the shift in function of PICs (Private Industry Councils) from overseeing training programs for unemployed workers to developing the skills of the entire work force in local communities. Analyzes the relationship between community colleges and Private Industry Councils. (JDI)

Descriptors: Community Colleges, Community Programs, Economic Opportunities, Job Training

Cluster Connections Give Communities Economic and Educational Boost.

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Rosenfeld, Stuart A. – Community College Journal, 1998

Analyzes four cluster colleges located in the U.S. and Europe that have specialized in helping train the work force for local dominant industries. Argues that college and industry cluster connections can enhance the competitive advantages of clusters and improve opportunities for individuals. (JDI)

Descriptors: Cluster Colleges, Community Colleges, Economic Opportunities, Geographic Regions