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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
Marsh, Ferman; And Others – 1991
A statistical overview of the current training opportunities designed to meet the changing needs of business and industry in Kansas is provided in this report, covering services offered by public community colleges, area vocational technical schools, and the Kansas Industrial Training Program. An executive summary, which draws on an extensive…
Descriptors: Adult Vocational Education, Community Colleges, Cooperative Programs, Economic Development
O'Rourke, Marylyn – 1991
This report describes training programs for paraprofessionals to accommodate the rapid growth of special education services in rural Kansas. Developed and implemented by state and local education agencies, the programs are based on the performance competencies established for paraprofessionals, and certification is enforced through the State…
Descriptors: Certification, Community Colleges, Competency Based Education, Interactive Video
Curtis, LeaAnn; Murphrey, Suzanne – 1991
The federally mandated welfare program Jobs Opportunities and Basic Skills (JOBS) was preceded in Kansas by KANWORK, a pilot effort in four counties designed to initiate job preparedness and esteem-building programs. KANWORK, which was to be mandatory for certain public assistance recipients, included education, job skills training, job readiness…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Community Colleges, Counseling Services, Employment Programs
Gainous, Fred; And Others – 1987
Statewide data were gathered to determine the extent of the relationship between business and industry and Kansas's community college system during the 1985-86 school year. Analyses of the data indicated that: (1) the community college system served 20,175 employees of 425 businesses in the state with 731 courses and 351 non-credit services…
Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, Business Education, College Role, Community Colleges
Hanna, John; And Others – 1989
The public community colleges and area vocational schools in Kansas have expanded their offerings beyond the usual one- and two-year programs of study to provide customized vocational training for business and industry. The vocational training may involve courses and programs of study designed specifically for a particular business or individual…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Economic Development, Job Training, Labor Education
Kansas State Board of Education, Topeka. Lifelong Learning Div. – 1991
One of the most important strategies for promoting economic development is providing educational opportunities for entry into and advancement within the work force. In support of this strategy, Kansas public community colleges and vocational-technical schools have expanded their offerings to include customized training for businesses and…
Descriptors: Adult Vocational Education, Community Colleges, Credit Courses, Economic Development
