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Williams, Melissa H.; Hufstetler, Tammy L. – Techniques: Connecting Education and Careers (J1), 2011
Launched in 2006, the Georgia Work Ready initiative seeks to improve the job training and marketability of Georgia's workforce and drive the state's economic growth. Georgia Work Ready is a partnership between the state and the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. Comprised of three components, Georgia's initiative focuses on job profiling, skills…
Descriptors: Readiness, Graduation Rate, Job Training, Labor Force Development
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Ogletree, Tamra W.; Hancock, Mary – International Journal on School Disaffection, 2010
This article presents second year evaluation results from a unique collaboration between a global corporation and a community school system in the southeastern United States. The purpose of the program was to help-at-risk students graduate from high school and develop responsible citizenship while increasing corporate employee retention. This…
Descriptors: Dropout Prevention, Dropouts, At Risk Students, Labor Turnover