People and the Competitive Advantage of Place : Building a Workforce for the 21st Century.
In the new global economy, where rapid technological change is the norm, the skills of the workforce are a key to local economic vitality. This practical book shows how cities and regions can invest in their long-term prosperity by expanding opportunities to ensure that all citizens have competitive...
Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
Idioma: | Inglés |
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Hoboken :
Taylor and Francis,
2014.
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Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; List of Tables, Figures, and Exhibits; Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1. The Emergence of People-Centered Places; 2. Mapping the Maze: Charting the Workforce System; 3. Establishing System Entrepreneurs: Intermediaries; 4. Enhancing Mobility: Skill Standards, Certification, and Credentials; 5. Increasing the Pool: Talent Expansion Strategies; 6. Bringing the System to Scale: Engaging Employers; 7. Instituting a Lifelong Learning Culture: Connecting Services to Support Advancement.
- 8. Conclusions: People-Centered Economic DevelopmentReferences; Program Interview List; Index.