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National Research Council - Preparing for the Workplace: Charting a Course for Federal Postsecondary Training Policy - 9780309049351 - KEX0060891
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Preparing for the Workplace: Charting a Course for Federal Postsecondary Training Policy

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Description for Preparing for the Workplace: Charting a Course for Federal Postsecondary Training Policy Hardcover. Reviews the state of postsecondary training for work in the United States, and addresses controversies about federal job policies, outlining a national approach to improved quality and accessibility in workplace preparation. This volume is of interest to federal and state policymakers, leaders in the field of training, educators, and more. Editor(s): Hansen, Janet S. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JNLC; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 476. "Includes bibliographical references (p. 177-193) and index. Commissioning organisation: Janet S. Hansen, editor ; Committee on Postsecondary Education and Training for the Workplace ; Commission on the Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, National Research Council. x, 210 p. 24 cm. Associated Names: Hansen, Janet S. Original boards. As new." Keywords: "Business, Finance & Law - Professional Finance - Inflation,Subjects - Business, Finance & Law - Management - Human Resources - Human Resources Management,Subjects - Bus"

Job training has taken a central place among strategies to boost U.S. competitiveness in the world and ensure a high standard of living. Decision making in this area has a major impact on American workers who do not earn 4-year college degrees—fully three-quarters of the workforce.

This timely volume reviews the state of postsecondary training for work in the United States; it addresses controversies about federal job policies and programs and outlines a national approach to improved quality and accessibility in workplace preparation.

The committee focuses on the various types of training individuals need during their working lives. Leading experts ... Read more

The authors propose what the federal government can—and cannot—do in improving postsecondary training, exploring appropriate roles and responsibilites for federal, state, and private interests. The volume highlights opportunities for improvement in the development of skills standards, student financial aid, worker retraining, second-change education, and the provision of better information to program managers, public officials, and trainees.

With a wealth of insightful commentary and examples, this readable volume will be valuable to federal and state policymakers, leaders in the field of training, educators, employers, labor unions, and interested individuals.

Table of Contents
  • FRONT MATTER
  • EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • 1 INTRODUCTION
  • 2 OVERVIEW OF POSTSECONDARY TRAINING INSTITUTIONS AND PROGRAMS
  • 3 DIAGNOSING THE HEALTH OF POSTSECONDARY TRAINING
  • 4 U.S. TRAINING IN INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE
  • 5 THE FEDERAL ROLE IN POSTSECONDARY TRAINING
  • 6 FOSTERING HIGH-QUALITY TRAINING
  • 7 IMPROVING FEDERAL PROGRAMS
  • 8 BECOMING AN AGENT OF CHANGE
  • REFERENCES
  • APPENDIX: BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND STAFF
  • INDEX
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Product Details

Condition
Used, Like New
Publisher
National Academies Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1994
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
Washington, United States
ISBN
9780309049351
SKU
KEX0060891
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-1

About National Research Council
Janet S. Hansen, Editor; Committee on Postsecondary Education and Training for the Workplace, National Research Council

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