Review of implementation of non-credit certificate programs in the comprehensive community college mission

Author: Wilhelms, Catherine M.

Abstract:

This article reviews the implementation of certificate programs in the comprehensive community college, focusing on whether these programs fit within the comprehensive community college mission, determining how workforce and funding promote change and identifying some issues and challenges for implementation. The review also looks at the changes in the demand for workforce education. Findings from the review suggest that certificate programs at community colleges are the obvious solution to employer, citizen, and community concerns about getting and keeping skilled workers.

Subjects: Workforce development; Lifelong learning; Skills and knowledge; Providers of education and training; Qualifications; Vocational education and training; Teaching and learning

Keywords: Skill development; Community college; Training program

Geographic subjects: North America; United States

Published: Carlsbad, California: National Council for Continuing Education and Training, 2001

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Journal title: Catalyst

Journal volume : 31

Journal number: 1

Journal date: 2001

Pages: pp. 9-14

ISSN: 0739-9227

Statement of responsibility: Catherine M. Wilhelms

Resource type: Article

Call Number:
TD/TNC 70.572