Community college/cluster connections: specialization and competitiveness in the U.S. and Europe

Author: Rosenfeld, Stuart A.

Abstract:

This paper discusses the roles four community colleges play in the economic development of their communities. These four colleges, in Ireland, Denmark, California and Mississippi, each specialise in the skills and knowledge needed by local industry and the regional economy. By allying themselves with businesses, they receive equipment, financial support, and access to industry-specific knowledge. In return, businesses gain advice and highly productive employees.

Subjects: Skills and knowledge; Economics; Industry; Providers of education and training; Culture

Keywords: Skill development; Community college; College; Economic development; Education industry relationship; Institutional role; Community development

Geographic subjects: North America; Europe; Ireland; Denmark; United States

Published: New York, New York: Columbia University, 1998

Physical description: 36 p.

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Statement of responsibility: Stuart A. Rosenfeld

Resource type: Paper

Call Number:
TD/TNC 65.423