Help Community Colleges Help Adult Students

The recession has cost the jobs of many low-wage Americans, and many others are desperate to improve their skills. The good news is that the economy is picking up steam and employers are again looking for skilled new employees. Programs such as work-force partnerships at community colleges are demon...

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Published in:The Chronicle of Higher Education 2012-05, Vol.58 (37)
Main Author: Conway, Maureen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult Basic Education
Adult Students
Community colleges
Curricula
Educational partnerships
Forecasts and trends
Job hunting
Job qualifications
Occupational training
Social aspects
Unemployment
United States
Vocational education
Vocational qualifications
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Summary:The recession has cost the jobs of many low-wage Americans, and many others are desperate to improve their skills. The good news is that the economy is picking up steam and employers are again looking for skilled new employees. Programs such as work-force partnerships at community colleges are demonstrating great results in meeting that need.
ISSN:0009-5982
1931-1362