Format:
Online-Ressource (204 p)
ISBN:
9780765610713
Series Statement:
Cities and contemporary society
Content:
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 skills, and by aligning workforce development systems to existing and emerging industry needs. Clearly written, generously illustrated, with an effective blend of theory and practice, ""People and the Competitive Advantage of Place"" documents the challenges and opportunities involved in workforce
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Description based upon print version of record
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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
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8. Conclusions: People-Centered Economic DevelopmentReferences; Program Interview List; Index
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9781317463078
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780765610713
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe People and the Competitive Advantage of Place : Building a Workforce for the 21st Century
Language:
English
Keywords:
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