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Peer reviewedValeau, 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
Peer reviewedClarke, William F. – Catalyst, 1997
Describes Bay de Noc Community College's program to educate work skills enhancement trainers and provide a centralized repository of human resource development programs, materials, and assistance. Local businesses were invited to join the Regional Training and Development Network and designate an employee as an instructor candidate to receive job…
Descriptors: College Role, Community Colleges, Cooperative Programs, Educational Needs
Peer reviewedAdelman, Cliff – Catalyst, 2000
States that the U.S. economy exhibits a voracious demand for information technology (IT) certification programs and, it is claimed, the U.S. system of education isn't producing them. Explains that most IT certification providers operate outside the formal postsecondary education system, do not participate in federal student aid and reporting…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Competition, Corporate Education, Credentials
