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ERIC Number: EJ522501
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1995
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ISSN: ISSN-0195-2242
Workforce Development: The Policy Debate.
Wills, Joan
New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, n68 p17-37 Win 1995
Reviews the history of workforce development in the United States and lists issues to frame public policy: governance structure, funding targets, quality measures, accountability, and data collection. Identifies current legislative initiatives: School-to-Work Opportunities Act, Goals 2000, and National Skills Standards Act. (SK)
Descriptors: Employment Programs, Federal Legislation, Federal Programs, Government Role, Job Training, Labor Force Development, Policy Formation, Public Policy
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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