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Download full textAnderson, Theresa; Eyster, Lauren; Lerman, Robert I.; Conway, Maureen; Jain, Ranita; Montes, Marcela – Urban Institute, 2016
Accelerating Opportunity (AO) combined integrated career pathways at two-year colleges with team teaching, acceleration strategies, supportive services, and policy changes. It aimed to help low-skilled adults earn occupational credentials, obtain well-paying jobs, and sustain rewarding careers. This final implementation report documents activities…
Descriptors: Two Year Colleges, Career Pathways, Basic Skills, Credentials
Kotamraju, Pradeep; Mettille, John L., III – National Research Center for Career and Technical Education, 2012
Career and technical education (CTE) is increasingly seen as a major potential contributor to the recovery of the U.S. economy. However, the effectiveness and impact of the current Carl D. Perkins Act (otherwise known as Perkins IV) that governs CTE are unclear. Is the federal investment in CTE paying off? To answer this, we need to establish the…
Descriptors: Career Education, Technical Education, Vocational Education, Cost Effectiveness
Sarthory, Joseph A. – 1971
The Neighborhood Youth Corp projects, a pilot program funded by the Department of Labor Manpower Development and Training Act, enrolled 81 economically disadvantaged high school students in a program involving summer employment, educational and social enrichment, and familiarization with the world of work. The primary purpose of the program was to…
Descriptors: Attendance Records, Compensatory Education, Counseling Services, Dropout Prevention
