Maintaining access will continue to be a key issue for two-year colleges. They are the nation’s gateway to higher education and must remain committed to the open door policy, even as educational standards change and associated requirements increase.
Workforce development is commonly defined as an approach to community college education that focuses on providing a workforce that is educated to the specifications of the local labor market (Public/Private Ventures, 2001). By developing curricula and training programs that are designed to meet the expressed needs of the local business community, community colleges can utilize a workforce development approach to education that provides a more direct link to a very lucrative customer-the business sector (Shaw & Rab, 2003).
Community Colleges have experienced space deficiency in past years which has had limited access to several course offerings. The educational standards and requirements have increased in manufacturing, nursing, and automotive courses. One step to counter this deficiency of space is that CC's have purchased off campus sites for utilization of space for specialized training that will prepare the students for employment in advanced manufacturing.
In addition, I hope the colleges’ goals are beneficial to
new and existing industry by creating potential well-trained workers in their
counties. Building strong partnerships with local industry I believe is
necessary for success.
new and existing industry by creating potential well-trained workers in their
counties. Building strong partnerships with local industry I believe is
necessary for success.
References
Shaw, K. M., & Rab, S. (2003). Annals of the American Academy of Political and
Social Science Vol. 586, Community Colleges: New Environments,
New Directions, pp. 172- 193. Published by: Sage Publications, Inc.
Public/Private Ventures (2001). States of change: Policies and programs to promote
low-wage workers' steady employment and advancement. Philadelphia:
Public/Private Ventures
21st Century Production Revolution. (n.d.). Retrieved February 14, 2015, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktx2_Dzy3tM
The video below is an example of the transitions in manufacturing worldwide.
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