Changing the Economy One Family at a Time: Dual Aims of Workforce Development

Community colleges have become the focal point and driver of higher education policy in the United States due to workforce development training programs to local employers. They have been invaluable in improving the global economy and for Americans to advance their careers and grow their skills to obtain jobs without hurdles. The COVID-19 pandemic global health threat has created an obstacle for the global economy due to mounting debt and the increase of displaced workers. Post-COVID pandemic data paired with information on the background and community colleges' current role in workforce development and education programs can guide strategic decision making regarding the future of workforce development and education programs. In this chapter, the following issues related to community colleges will be discussed: financing workforce development programs, community college partnerships, guided pathways and career pathways, cultural sensitivity the future of workforce development programs and education.

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Changing the Economy One Family at a Time: Dual Aims of Workforce Development

Abstract: In this chapter, we discuss how the workforce development mission has evolved over the past 10 years, how the mission plays out at community colleges today, what it may look like in the future, and questions that need to be considered.

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Community Colleges' Role in Workforce Development and Education

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