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Senter, Mary Scheuer – Teaching Sociology, 2020
Sociology students are interested in having meaningful careers that use their sociological knowledge and skills, and higher education institutions are under pressure to show that their graduates achieve career success. A one-credit-hour course focused on careers, professional development, and resources for sociology majors can increase students'…
Descriptors: Sociology, Professional Development, Course Descriptions, Career Development
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Ammon, Adelaide; Robertson, Lyle – Community and Junior College Journal, 1985
Presents survey responses of 100 Michigan firms regarding the use of advanced technologies, employment growth projections in skilled occupations, and views about community college education. Examines the impact of the introduction of office automation, telecommunications, computer-aided design, laser, quality control, materials management, and…
Descriptors: Employer Attitudes, Employment Projections, Labor Needs, State Surveys
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Wismer, Jack N. – Catalyst, 1995
Describes a study of companies served by workforce training programs offered at 25 Michigan community colleges. Indicates that 90.6% (n=264) of business and industry respondents were satisfied or very satisfied with their training program, and that 94% thought the programs were important or very important. Discusses implications of the findings…
Descriptors: Adult Vocational Education, College Role, Community Colleges, Education Work Relationship