Community Colleges and Workforce Preparation in the 21st Century

This chapter addresses the modern trend in community colleges and their evolving mission to serve as one of the significant contributors to workforce development in our nation. There are many challenges community colleges face today. One of those challenges is to be one of the main suppliers of skilled professionals for the workforce. Therefore, it is crucial to understand the role of community colleges, their mission, and how they will develop programs to train people with the necessary skills to meet the demands of the workforce. For community colleges to achieve that goal, they have to go from adding and/or restructuring curricula to making sure they have the right personnel to teach special and high tech courses that will prepare students with the right skill set and knowledge to join the workforce after getting their degree, diploma, or certification at the community college.

Oxford Encyclopedia of Inclusive and Special Education

91 entries As schools in all countries move toward being more inclusive of all learners, The Oxford Encyclopedia of Inclusive and Special Education provides policy makers, educators, and researchers with lessons learned and research findings from around the world. This expansive collection of articles addresses the historical and philosophical foundations, and effective practices, policies, and workforce preparation initiatives that underpin and guide the implementation of successful inclusive education.