The role of community colleges in preparing students with special and common skills for the workforce: a longitudinal case study
Thomas Gauthier
Abstract:PurposeAmerican Community colleges are vital to the country's economic mobility and are leaders in developing and facilitating career, technical, and workforce education. This study explored employer perspectives on employees' common and specialized skills across industries in the United States.Design/methodology/approachEmployers were profiled for one year using a case study and content analysis method. They submitted performance records for at least three employees who graduated from community college career… Show more
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