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Executive Summary: Iowa Workforce Training Study.
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Quinley, John W. – Catalyst, 1996
Describes a survey of 1069 Iowa businesses to determine their needs for workforce training and the role of the state's community colleges in meeting those needs. Presents results related to types of businesses served; employer goals, needs, and ratings of program quality; and the role of technology. (21 citations) (AJL)
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Educational Needs, Employer Attitudes, Job Training
The National Workforce Training Study: Reasons for Conducting the Study & a Look at the Preliminary Results.
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Quinley, John W. – Catalyst, 1996
Describes the objectives of a national study on workforce training conducted to determine needs for such training and results of community college efforts. Reports preliminary findings for 70 colleges, indicating that employers expressed considerable need for workforce training and were generally satisfied with the quality of programs. (AJL)
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Educational Needs, Employer Attitudes, Job Training
The Salinas Valley Economic Development Project -- A Regional Collaborative.
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Valeau, Edward J.; Horn, Stuart Van – Catalyst, 1997
Describes surveys done by Hartnell College's Salinas Valley Region Business Retention and Economic Advancement Project, which collected data from regional businesses concerning workforce and training issues. Results were used in two ways: (1) to reshape services to specific businesses thereby leading to regional business retention; and (2) by the…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Community Surveys, Economic Development, Educational Needs