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Peer reviewedWentling, Rose Mary; Waight, Consuelo Luisa – Journal of Education and Work, 2001
Interviews with 21 school-to-work directors identified barriers to successful transition of minority youth into the work force, including poverty, resistence to change, lack of understanding regarding different cultures, lack of integrated/relevant curriculum, and lack of communication between businesses and schools. Initiatives that assist…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Education Work Relationship, Employment Practices, Minority Groups
Peer reviewedWentling, Rose Mary; Palma-Rivas, Nilda – Human Resource Development Quarterly, 1998
In-depth interviews with 12 diversity experts identified organizational and individual barriers inhibiting development of a diverse workforce. Primary reasons for diversity initiatives included improving productivity, enhancing social responsibility, and addressing legal concerns. (SK)
Descriptors: Diversity (Institutional), Employment Practices, Labor Turnover, Legal Responsibility
Download full textWentling, Rose Mary – 2001
A literature review was conducted to identify critical work force diversity issues in today's changing workplace and identify ways organizations and career and technical education (CTE) practitioners can increase work force diversity. A broad, all-inclusive definition of diversity was developed that focuses on how diversity affects individuals and…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adult Education, Career Development, Cross Cultural Training
