As the United States grinds its way through a halting economic recovery, one thing has become abundantly clear: The recession of 2007 continues to reshape the economy in significant and permanent ways. Perhaps the most profound change is the accelerating disappearance of good-paying jobs that require only a high-school education or less. That…

Presents the highlights of the most comprehensive survey of training ever published, the American Society for Training and Development's two-year study on work-related training in the United States. Research reveals who gets trained, who does the training, and how much training takes place in different industries. (Author)

Embraces a pragmatic view of education as first articulated by John Dewey and Jane Addams. Argues that community colleges should steer away from excessive specialization and provide a more general skills education directed toward preparing students to compete in the global economy. Contains two figures, two data tables and 13 references. (JDI)

Describes reasons for potential shortage of college-educated workers. Suggests possible remedies. (PKP)