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Naik, Meena; Barbosa, Raymond; Swartsel, Alex – Jobs for the Future, 2023
Extended reality (XR) technology and immersive learning are reshaping the future of learning and work. In this paper, Jobs for the Future (JFF) presents a new framework of occupations and career paths created or transformed by XR technology and immersive learning, including illustrative job titles, critical skills, and anticipated training/hiring…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Simulated Environment, Information Technology, Job Skills
Tamayo, Joaquin R., Jr. – Aspen Institute, 2010
On September 2, 2010, the U.S. Department of Education announced the winners of the $350 million Race to the Top Comprehensive Assessment Systems Competition: the Partnership for the Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) and the SMARTER Balanced Assessment Consortium (SMARTER). In his announcement, Secretary of Education Arne…
Descriptors: Careers, Federal Legislation, State Standards, Academic Achievement
Achieve, Inc., 2009
Each year, on the anniversary of the 2005 National Education Summit on High Schools, Achieve releases an annual 50-state progress report on the alignment of high school policies with the demands of college and careers. "Closing the Expectations Gap, 2009" is the fourth annual report in this series. The report details state progress implementing…
Descriptors: Careers, Graduation Requirements, Accountability, High Schools
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Coogle, Constance L.; Head, Colleen A.; Parham, Iris A. – Educational Gerontology, 2006
The present study compares changes in job satisfaction and career commitment among Alzheimer's care staff participating in a two-phase, state-level training collaborative to improve dementia care. Results reveal an increase in extrinsic job satisfaction and a decrease in career commitment. Findings could be related to the effects of both the…
Descriptors: Allied Health Personnel, Job Satisfaction, Health Services, Alzheimers Disease
Thompson, Garland L. – Crisis, 1993
Reviews career opportunities for African Americans in growing fields. High-tech businesses offer many opportunities for entering workers who have prepared themselves through proper training. Taking advantage of educational opportunities can prepare African-American workers for other promising careers in health care and financial and business…
Descriptors: Blacks, Business Administration, Career Awareness, Career Development