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Measurable Outcomes of Workforce Development and the Economic Impact of Attending a North Carolina Community College

Larry W. Gracie

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Abstract In the early 1990s, attention focused on the role of the North Carolina community college system in workforce development. Efforts were put forth to establish and develop measurable outcomes of successful workforce training, particularly employment rates, median salary of program completers, and completers' satisfaction with programs and colleges. This chapter presents the latest findings regarding state efforts in economic development and the contributions of community colleges.

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Abstract In the early 1990s, attention focused on the role of the North Carolina community college system in workforce development. Efforts were put forth to establish and develop measurable outcomes of successful workforce training, particularly employment rates, median salary of program completers, and completers' satisfaction with programs and colleges. This chapter presents the latest findings regarding state efforts in economic development and the contributions of community colleges.

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Abstract In the early 1990s, attention focused on the role of the North Carolina community college system in workforce development. Efforts were put forth to establish and develop measurable outcomes of successful workforce training, particularly employment rates, median salary of program completers, and completers' satisfaction with programs and colleges. This chapter presents the latest findings regarding state efforts in economic development and the contributions of community colleges.

Key concepts: Workforce, Salary, Workforce development, Community college, Economic growth, State (computer science), Political science, South carolina

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