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    Facing human capital challenges of the 21st century : education and labor market initiatives in Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates : executive summary (2008)
    Santa Monica, CA :RAND,
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    almahu_9949576893702882
    Format: 1 online resource (155 p.)
    ISBN: 1-282-45115-4 , 9786612451157 , 0-8330-4822-8
    Content: Countries in the Arab region are faced with the challenge of developing their populations' skills and technical knowledge, or human capital, in order to compete in the 21st century global economy. This executive summary is an overview of the education and labor market initiatives implemented or under way in four countries in the Arab region--Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)--to address the human resource issues they each face as they prepare their countries for a place in the 21st century global economy. Three of these countries--Oman, Qatar, and the UAE--are in the Ara
    Note: Description based upon print version of record. , Cover; Preface; Contents; Figures; Tables; Acknowledgments; Chapter One - Introduction; Human Resource Challenges Faced by the Arab Region; Research Questions; Analytic Approach; Approach to Data Collection and Interviews; Rationale for Country Selection; Limitations of the Study; Organization of This Document; Chapter Two - Economic and Sociopolitical Context for Reformin the Four Study Countries; Reliance on Natural Resources for National Wealth; Sociopolitical System: The Role of ParticipatoryDemocracy; Diversity of the Economy; Composition of the Labor Pool; The Case-Study Approach , Chapter Three - Human Resource Challenges and Reform Effortsin Qatar, UAE, Oman, and LebanonQatar; The United Arab Emirates; Sultanate of Oman; Lebanon; Chapter Four - Conclusions; Significant Human Resource Challenges; Active Engagement with Reforms to Education and Training Systems, Labor Markets, and the Economy; Lack of High-Quality Data and Evaluation Systems; Value of Policy Evaluation; References , English
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    Lessons from the field : developing and implementing the Qatar student assessment system, 2002-2006 (2009)
    Santa Monica, CA :RAND-Qatar Policy Institute,
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    almahu_9949577207502882
    Format: 1 online resource (93 p.)
    ISBN: 1-282-45106-5 , 9786612451065 , 0-8330-4866-X
    Series Statement: Technical report ; TR-620-QATAR
    Content: Qatar has recently positioned itself to be a leader in education. Central to the country's efforts is the implementation of reforms to its K-12 education system. Central to the reform initiatives was the development of internationally benchmarked curriculum standards in four subjects: Arabic, English as a foreign language, mathematics, and science. To develop a method of testing student achievement in relation to the curriculum standards, a RAND study team worked with Qatar's Evaluation Institute between 2002 and 2006 to create the Qatar Student Assessment System (QSAS). The core component of
    Note: "Prepared for the Supreme Education Council." , RAND-Qatar Policy Institute. , Introduction -- Design of the Qatar student assessment system: a work in progress -- Implementing the QCEA in 2004, 2005, and 2006: test development and administration -- Scoring the QCEA and reporting results -- Lessons learned and future directions -- Appendix A: Assessment elements considered for the QSAS -- Appendix B: Steps to align assessments with curriculum standards -- Appendix C: Performance-level results of 2005 and 2006 QCEAs for Ministry of Education, private Arabic, and Independent schools. , English
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    Facing human capital challenges of the 21st century : education and labor market initiatives in Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (2008)
    Santa Monica, CA :RAND Corporation,
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    almahu_9949577208002882
    Format: 1 online resource (333 p.)
    ISBN: 1-282-03327-1 , 9786612033278 , 0-8330-4642-X
    Content: Describes the education and labor market initiatives under way in four Arab nations-Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates-to address the challenges of developing the human capital of their populations for the 21st century global economy.
    Note: Description based upon print version of record. , Cover; Preface; Contents; Figures; Tables; Summary; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; CHAPTER ONE- Introduction; Human Resource Challenges Faced by the Arab Region; Research Questions; Analytic Approach; Approach to Data Collection and Interviews; Rationale for Country Selection; Limitations of the Study; Organization of This Document; CHAPTER TWO- Economic and Sociopolitical Context for Reform in the Four Study Countries; Reliance on Natural Resources for National Wealth; Sociopolitical System: The Role of Participatory Democracy; Diversity of the Economy; Composition of the Labor Pool , The Case-Study ApproachCHAPTER THREE- Qatar; Overview of Qatar; Human Resource Challenges Faced by Qatar; Approaches to Reform in Qatar; Efforts to Collect Demographic, Economic, Labor Market, and Education Data Are Expanding; Summary; CHAPTER FOUR- The United Arab Emirates; Overview of the UAE; Human Resource Challenges Faced by the UAE; Approaches to Reform in the UAE; Efforts at Data Collection and Dissemination to Improve Policymaking Are in the Early Stages; Summary; CHAPTER FIVE- Sultanate of Oman; Overview of Oman; Human Resource Challenges Faced by Oman; Approaches to Reform in Oman , Foundation for Data Collection in Support of Decisionmaking Is in PlaceSummary; CHAPTER SIX- Lebanon; Overview of Lebanon; Human Resource Challenges Faced by Lebanon; Approaches to Reform in Lebanon; Only Limited Demographic, Economic, and Labor Market Data Are Available to Monitor and Evaluate Progress; Summary; CHAPTER SEVEN- Conclusions; Significant Human Resource Challenges; Active Engagement with Reforms to Education and Training Systems, Labor Markets, and the Economy; Lack of High-Quality Data and Evaluation Systems; The Value of Policy Evaluation; APPENDIX A- Interviews Conducted , APPENDIX B- Interview ProtocolAPPENDIX C- Qatar Higher Education Institute Scholarship Programs; APPENDIX D- Private Institutions of Higher Education in Oman; APPENDIX E- Recent Economic Reform Efforts in Oman; References , English
    Additional Edition: ISBN 0-8330-4516-4
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    An evaluation of the implementation and perceived utility of the Airman Resilience Training Program / (2014)
    Santa Monica, CA :Rand Corporation ;
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    almahu_9949577260902882
    Format: 1 online resource (xix, 83 pages) : , color illustrations, form
    ISBN: 0-8330-8713-4
    Series Statement: Research report An evaluation of the implementation and perceived utility of the Airman Resilience Training Program
    Content: "Since 2001, the U.S. military has been functioning at an operational tempo that is historically high for the all-volunteer force in which service members are deploying for extended periods on a repeated basis. Even with the drawdown of troops from Iraq in 2011, some service members are returning from deployment experiencing difficulties handling stress, mental health problems, or deficits caused by a traumatic brain injury (TBI). In response to these challenges, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has implemented numerous programs to support service members and their families in these areas. In 2009, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs asked the RAND National Defense Research Institute to develop a comprehensive catalog of existing programs sponsored or funded by DoD to support psychological health and care for TBI, to create tools to support ongoing assessment and evaluation of the DoD portfolio of programs, and to conduct evaluations of a subset of these programs. This report describes RAND's assessment of an Air Force program, Airman Resilience Training (ART), a psychoeducational program designed to improve airmen's reactions to stress during and after deployment and to increase the use of mental health services when needed. ART was initiated in November 2010, replacing a previous program named Landing Gear, which had been in place since April 2008. The RAND study took place from August 2011 through November 2011. This report will be of particular interest to officials within the Air Force who are responsible for the psychological health and well-being of airmen, as well as to others within the military who are developing programs for service members to help them cope with stress while in combat situations and after returning from deployment."--"Abstract" on web page.
    Note: Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph , "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense." , "RR-655-OSD" , Introduction -- Methodological approach -- Findings from the site visits: delivery of ART -- Findings from the site visits: perceived usefulness of ART's content -- Key findings and suggestions for improvement -- Appendix A: Airmen resilience training PowerPoint slides and manual -- Appendix B: Structured observation tool -- Appendix C: Protocol for discussion sessions with deploying and reintegrating airmen -- Appendix D: Protocol for interviews with chief mental health officers and their staff. , English
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    The development and application of the RAND program classification tool (2014)
    [Place of publication not identified] : RAND National Defense Research Institute
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    ISBN: 0-8330-8486-0
    Series Statement: RAND toolkit The development and application of the RAND program classification tool
    Note: Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph , English
    Additional Edition: ISBN 0-8330-5942-4
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    Evaluation of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership : progress report on first stage of analysis (2015)
    Santa Monica, Calif : RAND Corporation
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    gbv_1008665371
    Format: 1 Online-Ressource (xiii, 56 pages)
    ISBN: 9780833093950 , 0833093959
    Series Statement: Rand Corporation research report series RR-1349-OSD
    Content: "The frequent relocations associated with military service place distinct demands on service members and their families and can complicate military spouses' career trajectories. Recognizing this challenge, the White House published a directive in 2011 ordering the Department of Defense to expand the Army Spouse Employment Partnership, which had recruited 52 employer partners since its inception in 2003 to assist military spouses seeking employment, to serve Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force spouses. The resulting Military Spouse Employment Partnership, launched on June 29, 2011, is one of four initiatives under the Department of Defense's Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program. In December 2014, the U.S. Congress mandated an evaluation of the Partnership and the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Community and Family Policy sponsored RAND to assess the extent to which the Partnership addresses its objectives. This report documents the first phase of research to help meet the congressional requirement for a 'report evaluating the progress of military spouse employment programs.' This research should be of interest to policymakers responsible for programs or oversight of programs supporting military spouse quality of life, as well as scholars who study military spouse issues and program evaluation"--Publisher's web site
    Content: "The frequent relocations associated with military service place distinct demands on service members and their families and can complicate military spouses' career trajectories. Recognizing this challenge, the White House published a directive in 2011 ordering the Department of Defense to expand the Army Spouse Employment Partnership, which had recruited 52 employer partners since its inception in 2003 to assist military spouses seeking employment, to serve Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force spouses. The resulting Military Spouse Employment Partnership, launched on June 29, 2011, is one of four initiatives under the Department of Defense's Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program. In December 2014, the U.S. Congress mandated an evaluation of the Partnership and the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Community and Family Policy sponsored RAND to assess the extent to which the Partnership addresses its objectives. This report documents the first phase of research to help meet the congressional requirement for a 'report evaluating the progress of military spouse employment programs.' This research should be of interest to policymakers responsible for programs or oversight of programs supporting military spouse quality of life, as well as scholars who study military spouse issues and program evaluation"--Publisher's web site
    Note: "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense , Includes bibliographical references (pages 53-56) , Series from web site
    Language: English
    Keywords: Electronic books
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    The development and application of the RAND Program Classification Tool (2014)
    Santa Monica, CA : Rand Corporation
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    Format: 1 Online-Ressource (xv, 56 pages)
    ISBN: 9780833059420 , 0833084860 , 0833059424 , 9780833084866
    Series Statement: RAND toolkit v. 1
    Content: As a result of extended military engagements in Iraq and Afghanistan during the past decade, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has implemented numerous programs to support servicemembers and family members who experience difficulty handling stress, face mental health challenges, or are affected by a traumatic brain injury (TBI). As these efforts have proliferated, it has become more challenging to monitor these programs and to avoid duplication. To support DoD in this area, RAND compiled a comprehensive catalog of DoD-funded programs that address psychological health and TBI. In creating the catalog of programs, RAND recognized the need to consistently describe and compare multiple programs according to a set of core program characteristics, driven largely by the lack of a single, clear, widely-accepted operational definition of what constitutes a program. To do this, RAND developed the RAND Program Classification Tool (R-PCT) to allow users to describe and compare programs, particularly those related to psychological health and TBI, along eight key dimensions. The tool consists of a set of questions and responses for consistently describing various aspects of programs, along with detailed guidance regarding how to select the appropriate responses. The purpose of this report is to describe the R-PCT, to help potential users understand how it was developed, and to explain how the tool can be used
    Note: "RR-487/1-OSD."--Page 4 of printed paper wrapper , "Glossary": pages 53-54 , "Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense and the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury , "RAND Corporation research report series."--Web page (PDF) , "Approved for public release; distribution unlimited , "National Defense Research Institute , Includes bibliographical references (pages 55-56)
    Additional Edition: ISBN 9780833059420
    Additional Edition: Print version Acosta, Joie D Development and application of the RAND program classification tool Santa Monica, CA : Rand Corporation, ©2014
    Language: English
    Keywords: Electronic book
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    Energy-sector workforce development in West Virginia : aligning community college education and training with needed skills (2015)
    Santa Monica, Calif : RAND Corporation
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    gbv_1008665614
    Format: 1 Online-Ressource
    ISBN: 9780833090867 , 0833093231 , 0833090860 , 9780833093233
    Series Statement: [Research report] RR-812-NETL
    Content: "In the past, West Virginia's energy sector was primarily based on mining and combusting coal for industry or electricity. In recent years, the production and industrial application of natural gas and natural gas liquids from shale resources have increased demand for workers in the energy sector. In 2013, the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) asked RAND to work closely with the Community and Technical College System of West Virginia (CTCS) to develop a strategy for energy-sector employers and education and training institutions to collaborate to ensure that the local talent pool is prepared to enter the workforce with the competencies to fill energy-sector jobs now and in the future. To develop that strategy we examined data from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) and interviewed energy-sector employers in West Virginia to determine the key knowledge areas, skills, and abilities required of energy-sector employees across the country and within West Virginia. We then analyzed data from the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, interviews with representatives of academic and training providers within CTCS, apprenticeship programs, a regional Workforce Investment Board (WIB), and CTCS students enrolled in energy-related programs to determine whether education and training is aligned with the sector's needs and what may impede such alignment. We conducted a national review of promising practices from training provider-employer partnerships across the United States. Based on this analysis, we developed ten recommended action items CTCS and other regional stakeholders can implement to support a well-aligned and coherent energy-sector workforce-development pipeline."--Back cover
    Additional Edition: ISBN 9780833090867
    Additional Edition: ISBN 0833090860
    Additional Edition: Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe ISBN 9780833090867
    Additional Edition: ISBN 0833090860
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    Keywords: Electronic book
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    Transforming an urban school system : progress of New Haven School Change and New Haven Promise education reforms (2010-2013) (2014)
    Santa Monica, Calif : RAND Corporation
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    gbv_100866507X
    Format: 1 Online-Ressource (viii, 94 pages)
    ISBN: 9780833089342 , 083308934X
    Content: In 2009, the City of New Haven and New Haven Public Schools (NHPS) announced a sweeping K-12 educational reform, New Haven School Change. The district had three primary goals for School Change: (1) close the gap between the performance of NHPS students' and Connecticut students' averages on state tests, (2) cut the high school dropout rate in half, and (3) ensure that every graduating student has the academic ability and the financial resources to attend and succeed in college. Concurrent with School Change, the City of New Haven partnered with the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, NHPS, and Yale University in 2010 to create New Haven Promise, a scholarship program that aims to improve the college-going culture in the city and postsecondary enrollment and graduation rates of NHPS graduates as a way to enhance the economic development of the city, attract more residents to New Haven, reduce crime and incarceration, and improve residents' quality of life. The 2010-2011 school year marked the first year of a staged implementation for both efforts. In June 2013, the New Haven Promise Board of Directors asked the RAND Corporation to conduct a study to document and describe baseline conditions and early progress of these programs. Researchers worked with state and district data and conducted interviews with Promise Scholars and parents to document early trends and possible areas for improvement. This report and its companion volume document the resulting study
    Note: "Sponsored by New Haven Promise , Includes bibliographical references (pages 93-94)
    Additional Edition: Print version Scherer, Ethan Transforming an urban school system
    Language: English
    Keywords: Electronic book
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    Energy-sector workforce development in southwestern Pennsylvania : aligning education and training with innovation and needed skills (2014)
    Santa Monica, CA : RAND
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    gbv_100866300X
    Format: 1 Online-Ressource (xxiv, 54 pages)
    ISBN: 9780833088109 , 0833093223 , 0833088106 , 9780833093226
    Series Statement: [Research report] RR-807-NETL
    Content: To address the challenges of ensuring a skilled, adaptable workforce for the energy sector in southwestern Pennsylvania, the National Energy Technology Laboratory asked the RAND Corporation to help determine how the postsecondary education and training system could meet the growing and shifting skill demands for semiskilled labor in the energy sector due to technological innovation through 2020. The study had four objectives: (1) document key technological innovations in the energy sector; (2) identify possible best practices of educational and training programs that have successfully responded to evolving labor markets in other sectors; (3) conduct a case-study analysis of four energy-sector education and training programs in southwestern Pennsylvania; and (4) provide recommendations for the energy-sector education and training system in southwestern Pennsylvania. This report documents the findings and makes recommendations for improvement
    Content: To address the challenges of ensuring a skilled, adaptable workforce for the energy sector in southwestern Pennsylvania, the National Energy Technology Laboratory asked the RAND Corporation to help determine how the postsecondary education and training system could meet the growing and shifting skill demands for semiskilled labor in the energy sector due to technological innovation through 2020. The study had four objectives: (1) document key technological innovations in the energy sector; (2) identify possible best practices of educational and training programs that have successfully responded to evolving labor markets in other sectors; (3) conduct a case-study analysis of four energy-sector education and training programs in southwestern Pennsylvania; and (4) provide recommendations for the energy-sector education and training system in southwestern Pennsylvania. This report documents the findings and makes recommendations for improvement
    Note: "The research reported here was conducted in the RAND Environment, Energy, and Economic Development Program ... part of RAND Justice, Infrastructure, and Environment"--Preface , Includes bibliographical references (pages 51-54)
    Additional Edition: ISBN 9780833088109
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    Additional Edition: Print version Gonzalez, Gabriella Energy-sector workforce development in southwestern Pennsylvania Santa Monica, CA : RAND Corporation, [2014]
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