ERIC Number: ED580135
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Dec
Pages: 277
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Energy Workforce Trends and Training Needs in Appalachia
Appalachian Regional Commission
This study uses the best available national data to project future supply and demand for occupations associated with the energy industry for each Appalachian state, and the number of people enrolled in and graduating from programs in the Region's institutions of higher education that will be available to meet or exceed the demand. The report includes analyses of employment by energy sector and state that include projected job replacement needs; current and future energy training programs; gaps in trained workers in each state, by occupation; and state and federal policies that impact the energy sectors. In addition, information from a survey of educational institutions complements the national database with more detailed information about skill sets and non-credit programs. Finally, brief case studies of 13 educational institutions, one in each Appalachian state, are used to provide more contextual analysis. [This report was produced with Penn State University.]
Descriptors: Energy Education, Power Technology, Labor Force Development, Trend Analysis, Educational Needs, Supply and Demand, Higher Education, Enrollment Rate, Graduation Rate, Employment Patterns, College Programs, Case Studies, State Policy, Federal Legislation, Institutional Characteristics, Economic Development, Educational Practices
Appalachian Regional Commission. 1666 Connecticut Avenue NW Suite 700, Washington, DC 20009. Tel: 202-884-7700; e-mail: info@arc.gov; Web site: https://www.arc.gov
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC); Regional Technology Strategies, Inc. (RTS)
Identifiers - Location: Alabama; Kentucky; Georgia; Maryland; Mississippi; New York; North Carolina; Ohio; Pennsylvania; South Carolina; Tennessee; Virginia; West Virginia
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