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

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.

This paper discusses the roles four community colleges play in the economic development of their communities. These four ...  Show Full Abstract  

Authors: Rosenfeld, Stuart A.
Date: 1998
Geographic subjects: North America; Europe; Ireland;
Denmark; United States show more

Resource type: Paper
Subjects: Skills and knowledge; Economics; Industry;
Providers of education and training; Culture show more

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