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| Hoffman, Carl | 1 |
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Hoffman, Carl – Appalachia, 1993
The Dalton (Georgia) High School Apprenticeship Program, a joint effort of local carpet companies and the school, provides high school students with the necessary skills for high-tech jobs in the carpeting industry. The program seeks to reduce the dropout rate while addressing the local shortage of skilled workers. (LP)
Descriptors: Apprenticeships, Cooperative Programs, Education Work Relationship, High School Students
Baldwin, Fred D. – Appalachia, 2001
With support from federal grants and area industry, the Alfred State College of Technology in New York's Southern Tier is training future workers for high-skill manufacturing jobs. The college offers certification and associate's degree programs in welding and machine-tool technology and is developing a training program in computer technology.…
Descriptors: Adult Vocational Education, Certification, College Role, Education Work Relationship
