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People and the competitive advantage of place : building a workforce for the 21st century /

Shows how cities and regions can invest in their long-term prosperity by expanding opportunities to ensure that all citizens have competitive skills, and by aligning workforce development systems to existing and emerging industry needs. This illustrated book includes lessons from research, experienc...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Garmise, Shari
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Armonk, N.Y. : M.E. Sharpe, Inc., 2006.
Colección:Cities and contemporary society.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • 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 Development; Program Interview List; Index