Working in the middle : strengthening education and training for the mid-skilled labor force
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Working in the middle : strengthening education and training for the mid-skilled labor force
（The Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series）
Jossey-Bass, c1996
1st ed
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 275-291) and index
Contents of Works
- Distinctive characteristics of the mid-skilled labor market
- Educational pathways into the mid-skilled labor market
- Economic perspectives on educational preparation
- Creating a unified "system" of workforce preparation
- Integrating occupational, academic, and remedial instruction
- Enhancing connections between educational institutions and employers
- Rethinking public policies toward occupational preparation
- Future trends and needs of workers in the middle
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Anyone interested in a better trained workforce should read this book. Well-paying jobs requiring less than a college degree are a growing sector of the economy that is often ignored. Grubb's book shows how community colleges can improve the chances of securing those jobs. - Jack Jennings, director, Center on National Education Policy
Table of Contents
- 1. Distinctive Characteristics of the Mid-Skilled Labor Market
- 2. Educational Pathways into the Mid-Skilled Labor Market
- 3. Economic Perspectives on Educational Preparation
- 4. Creating a Unified ?System?
- of Workforce Preparation
- 5. Integrating Occupational, Academic, and Remedial Instruction
- 6. Enhancing Connections Between Educational Institutions and Employers
- 7. Rethinking Public Policies Toward Occupational Preparation
- 8. Future TrAnds and Needs of Workers in the Middle.
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