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Martin, Larry G.; Smith, Regina O. – Adult Learning, 2011
Over the past two decades, inner-city communities have witnessed double-digit joblessness among an increasing number of residents who are relegated to the status of the "permanent" unemployed or the permanent underclass. These residents cannot hope to be competitive in a changing and evolving labor market. Relying on public assistance, low-wage…
Descriptors: Urban Programs, Adult Education, Building Trades, Trade and Industrial Education
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Truluck, Janet; Kim, Young Sek; Valentine, Thomas – Adult Learning, 2010
Developing educational programs for older adults who are highly educated and healthy is necessary in order to meet the learning needs for this specific group. One response to this demand for educational programs is the Learning in Retirement Organization (LIR). LIR began in New York City in 1962 as an educational program for retired professionals.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Adult Education, Older Adults, Retirement
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Matuszowicz, Peter E. – Adult Learning, 2000
Explains why philosophy should undergird development and marketing of educational programs, employment and supervision of teaching staff, and program evaluation and accountability. (SK)
Descriptors: Accountability, Adult Education, Educational Philosophy, Personnel Management
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Knell, Suzanne – Adult Learning, 1995
Offers step-by-step guidelines for creating effective team work in a workplace basic skills program, including preplanning, determining worker skills, developing curriculum, evaluating, and reporting the results. (JOW)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Curriculum Development, Education Work Relationship, Program Development