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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ641643
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2001
Pages: 11
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ISSN: ISSN-0194-3081
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The Advanced Technology Program: A Welfare-to-Work Success Story.
Pagentte, Karen; Kozell, Cheryl
New Directions for Community Colleges, n116 p49-59 Win 2001
Describes the program, administrative implications, and lessons learned from the Advanced Technology Program, a welfare-to-work program developed by Oakland Community College in Michigan. Stresses that welfare recipients need full-time work in high-paying jobs, skills training and continuing education, and training that meets the labor demand needs of the local economy. (AUTH/NB)
Descriptors: Adult Vocational Education, At Risk Persons, Career Development, Community Colleges, Continuing Education, Job Skills, Job Training, Two Year Colleges, Welfare Recipients, Welfare Reform
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Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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