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Sanders, Carol S. – Journal of Studies in Technical Careers, 1988
Community and junior colleges play a vital role in the economic development process. They serve as catalysts in planning and implementing the efforts of the involved groups. They also provide technical assistance through program offerings, services, and resources. There are specific ways that each group involved can display a commitment,…
Descriptors: Change Agents, College Role, Community Colleges, Economic Development

Crowley, Jackie; Boatright, Joyce – Journal of Studies in Technical Careers, 1988
Faced with a changing economy, the Houston Community College System (Texas) set goals and objectives to pull together its resources in response to the crisis in the Houston area. This article describes successful strategies and approaches used to network, market, and develop company partnerships and training activities to meet local needs. (Author)
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Economic Change, Economic Development, Industrial Training

Day, Philip R., Jr. – Journal of Studies in Technical Careers, 1984
This article discusses the successful implementation of a unique customized training program for steel and other industries. A contextual framework for understanding both the process and the product is presented. Traditional labor management problems are examined as well as the DACUM (Developing a Curriculum) procedure of identifying job-related…
Descriptors: Administrative Problems, Behavioral Objectives, Industrial Training, Job Skills

Pletcher, Belinda; And Others – Journal of Studies in Technical Careers, 1988
Consists of four program descriptions related to economic development efforts involving two-year postsecondary educational institutions. Topics include statewide industrial training network among education, business, and government in Kansas; operation of business centers and economic development offices at Illinois schools; an Illinois regional…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Coordination, Economic Development, Industrial Training