Doing business together: adult education and business partnering to build a qualified workforce

Publisher: Council for Advancement of Adult Literacy

Published At: New York, NY

Date Published: February 2011

Distributor: Council for Advancement of Adult Literacy

Source Address: 1221 Avenue of the Americas - 44th Floor

Source City/State/Zip: New York NY 10020

Material Type: Information Analysis

Intended Audience: Policy Maker

Physical Media: Print

Physical Description: i + 24 p.

Subjects: Adult Education; Education Work Relationship; Federal State Relationship; Public Policy

Abstract:
This report is based on two surveys and an invitational Roundtable and provides information on successful collaborations between adult education and the business community to provide basic and workforce skills to current and potential workers. Part one covers five essential elements of successful partnerships. Part two describes exemplary models. Parts three and four address federal and state policy. Part five presents principal findings and recommendations.

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