NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Back to results
ERIC Number: ED650420
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2019
Pages: 162
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: 979-8-3575-5826-8
ISSN: N/A
EISSN: N/A
The Technical College's Role in Bridging the Workforce Gap: A Multi-Case Study on Engineering Technology-Based Employers
Vicki L. Maple
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, Ashland University
This study examined how a technical college can best meet the needs of engineering technology-based employers to address the current workforce gap. The study also explored what engineering technology-based employers see as the largest skills gaps in the current workforce, as well as how a technical college can address the concerns. Using a multiple case study design, six employers within the engineering technology sector were interviewed. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, field notes, and document analysis. Major categorical themes were clearly identified through the data as both skills gaps, and also technical college solutions to the workforce gap. The skills gaps were characterized as soft skills and technical skills; then, also clarified further as skills commonly sought by employers, along with skills commonly lacking in applicants or new hires. The emerging themes of technical college solutions to the workforce gap were identified as: recruiting and attracting more learners into the engineering technologies; training and education models designed to meet employer needs; and building stronger networks and relationships between industry and education. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
ProQuest LLC. 789 East Eisenhower Parkway, P.O. Box 1346, Ann Arbor, MI 48106. Tel: 800-521-0600; Web site: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml
Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Two Year Colleges
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A