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Miller, Michael T. – Catalyst, 1997
Describes a study conducted to identify whether higher education is responsive to the private sector training market. Findings include that miscommunication between higher education and industry regarding primary training areas acts as a barrier to the success of this mutually beneficial relationship. (10 citations) (YKH)
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Higher Education, Industrial Training, Job Training
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Warford, Larry – Catalyst, 1995
Discusses the educational system's ability to meet the lifelong learning needs of the American workforce. Proposes strategies to redesign the system to ensure lifelong learning, respond to the changing structure of the workplace, and mainstream workforce training programs. Explores the use of transcripts with training programs to formalize…
Descriptors: Academic Records, Education Work Relationship, Educational Needs, Job Training
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McIntosh, Gerald M.; Westerfield, Penny; Head, Stephen C. – Catalyst, 1997
Provides remarks, excerpted from a national conference presentation, by three individuals regarding entrepreneurial activity, contract education, and community education. For each topic, recommendations for success are offered.(YKH)
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Community Education, Contract Training, Educational Needs
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Clarke, William F. – Catalyst, 1997
Describes Bay de Noc Community College's program to educate work skills enhancement trainers and provide a centralized repository of human resource development programs, materials, and assistance. Local businesses were invited to join the Regional Training and Development Network and designate an employee as an instructor candidate to receive job…
Descriptors: College Role, Community Colleges, Cooperative Programs, Educational Needs
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Quinley, John W. – Catalyst, 1996
Describes a survey of 1069 Iowa businesses to determine their needs for workforce training and the role of the state's community colleges in meeting those needs. Presents results related to types of businesses served; employer goals, needs, and ratings of program quality; and the role of technology. (21 citations) (AJL)
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Educational Needs, Employer Attitudes, Job Training
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Kerekgyarto, George A. – Catalyst, 1996
Examines characteristics of the high-performance workplace and the growing needs for qualified workers. Discusses the role of high schools in changing students' attitudes toward work and presents basic skills criteria for high school students. Reviews the school-to-work initiative and describes components of tech prep programs. (AJL)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Education Work Relationship, Educational Needs, Job Training
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Shaw, Ruth G. – Catalyst, 1997
Describes author's transition from community college to private sector. Offers insights on increasing productivity in both realms, such as enhanced customer focus, high quality educational programs, and improved career guidance, preparation, and placement. (YKH)
Descriptors: Career Guidance, Change Strategies, Community Colleges, Educational Change
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Quinley, John W. – Catalyst, 1996
Describes the objectives of a national study on workforce training conducted to determine needs for such training and results of community college efforts. Reports preliminary findings for 70 colleges, indicating that employers expressed considerable need for workforce training and were generally satisfied with the quality of programs. (AJL)
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Educational Needs, Employer Attitudes, Job Training
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Valeau, Edward J.; Horn, Stuart Van – Catalyst, 1997
Describes surveys done by Hartnell College's Salinas Valley Region Business Retention and Economic Advancement Project, which collected data from regional businesses concerning workforce and training issues. Results were used in two ways: (1) to reshape services to specific businesses thereby leading to regional business retention; and (2) by the…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Community Surveys, Economic Development, Educational Needs