Technological and Gendered Pathways to Women's Empowerment and Community Development.

Carey, David

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ERIC Number: EJ659693

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Publication Date: 2002

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Technological and Gendered Pathways to Women's Empowerment and Community Development.

Carey, David

TechTrends, v46 n6 p32-36 Nov-Dec 2002

Describes the CAMINOS computer school that was developed in San Francisco to help Spanish-speaking immigrant and refugee women learn technology skills and English language skills to find white-collar jobs. Discusses flexible curricula; community interaction; disparity in educational levels; connections between classes and future jobs; and establishing CAMINOS schools in Latin America. (LRW)

Descriptors: Community Development, Curriculum Development, Educational Opportunities, Employment Opportunities, Employment Programs, English (Second Language), Females, Foreign Countries, Immigrants, Latin Americans, Refugees, Spanish, Technological Literacy, Theory Practice Relationship

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: California (San Francisco)

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