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Energy-Sector Workforce Development in West Virginia: Aligning Community College Education and Training with Needed Skills

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Energy-Sector Workforce Development in West Virginia: Aligning Community College Education and Training with Needed Skills by Gabriella C. Gonzalez, Sean Robson, Andrea Phillips, Gerald Paul Hunter, and David S. Ortiz examines the alignment between community college education and training programs and the workforce needs of West Virginia’s energy sector. The study investigates the skills and qualifications required by energy-related employers and assesses how effectively community colleges prepare students and workers to meet these demands. It considers the changing nature of the energy industry, the evolving labor market, and the importance of education and training in developing a skilled and adaptable workforce. The book also identifies potential gaps between employer requirements and existing educational programs and discusses strategies for improving curricula, training opportunities, and collaboration between educational institutions and industry. Overall, the study provides insights into workforce development and education policy while highlighting the role of community colleges in supporting employment opportunities and the changing skill requirements of the energy sector in West Virginia.

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Series Title

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Call Number

331.119 GON e

Publisher

Santa Monica, California : RAND Corporation., 2015

Collation

E-book

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

9780833093233

Classification

331.119

Content Type

text

Media Type

computer

Carrier Type

online resource

Edition

Cetakan pertama, 2015

Subject(s)

Workforce Education
Community Colleges

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Statement of Responsibility

Penulis, Gabriella C. Gonzalez {et al.}

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