Southern Illinois University-Carbondale WED
468-3
Department of Workforce Education & Development
Page
14
Linkages:
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Improve the lines of communication between the community and the schools
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Better align course offerings with community needs
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Provide opportunities for guest lecturers from the business/industry community to
teach short units in selected courses
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Provide opportunities for community members to visit schools and to help certify
course content
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Provide opportunities for educators to visit business/industry to update their skills
and knowledge
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Improve course offerings and district programs through donations
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Establish relationships for ongoing cooperation in activities relating to skill
development in a variety of occupations ( including WED-focused activities).
The advantages for business/industry are the opportunities to become better
acquainted with today's educational programs, help prepare the employees for
tomorrow, and provide direct support and input to the schools of the American
economy.
What are the trends that have an impact on training and work?
Economic Trends
Features of work:
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Slower
growth
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Higher
unemployment
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Limited
resources
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Interdependence in a global economy
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Declining
productivity
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Lower standard of living
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Agriculture & manufacturing declining
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Down-sizing
(re-engineering)
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Service jobs increasing
Summary :
Development Page 14 Linkages: · Improve the lines of communication between the community and the schools · Better align course offerings with community needs · Provide opportunities for guest lecturers from the business/industry community to teach short units in selected courses · Provide opportunities for community members to visit schools and to help certify course content · Provide opportunities for educators to visit business/industry to update their skills and knowledge · Improve course offerings and district programs through donations · Establish relationships for ongoing cooperation in activities relating to skill development in a variety of occupations ( including WED-focused activities).
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