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Peer reviewedIsrael, Cary A.; Custer, Harriet H. – Community Services Catalyst, 1986
Reports on the activities of Des Moines Area Community College's Economic Development Group (EDG), a division created to develop and coordinate a systematic approach to providing contract training for business and industry. Highlights the Project File System as the core of the EDG's delivery system. (AYC)
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Computer Oriented Programs, Contract Training, Cooperative Programs
Kent, Norma – Community, Technical, and Junior College Journal, 1991
Reviews labor market needs projected for the year 2000. Discusses specific efforts of community colleges nationwide to promote economic development through customized contract training programs. Examines the role of small businesses in contract training and the likely impact of changing telecommunications technology on customized training and…
Descriptors: College Role, Community Colleges, Contract Training, Cooperative Programs
Hobbs, Vicki – 1983
The Salem-Steelville-Potosi Consortium, located in rural, southeastern Missouri, began its involvement with Contract Vocational Education (CVE) in 1979 and after 15 semesters, 234 contracts had been negotiated with 193 students and over 100 businesses. A prior dropout study had shown the schools that most of their dropouts had limited career…
Descriptors: Business, Career Awareness, Career Counseling, Competency Based Education
