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ERIC Number: EJ625259
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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ISSN: ISSN-2151-9390
A Parallel Universe--Certification in the Information Technology Guild.
Adelman, Cliff
Catalyst, v29 n3 p10-20 Win 2000
States that the U.S. economy exhibits a voracious demand for information technology (IT) certification programs and, it is claimed, the U.S. system of education isn't producing them. Explains that most IT certification providers operate outside the formal postsecondary education system, do not participate in federal student aid and reporting systems, and operate free from government control. (Contains 13 references.) (PGS)
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Competition, Corporate Education, Credentials, Demand Occupations, Distance Education, Education Work Relationship, Futures (of Society), Labor Force Development, Labor Needs, Student Certification, Two Year Colleges
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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