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Direct linkMcKenzie, Karen; Murray, George; Martin, Rachel; Murray, Aja; Metcalfe, Dale – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Background: Research suggests that providing staff with input in relation to Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) can have beneficial outcomes. Much of this research, however, fails to take account of systemic issues and does not include a control group. Method: We used a non-randomised, controlled group design to evaluate accredited PBS programmes,…
Descriptors: Positive Behavior Supports, Program Evaluation, Labor Force Development, Program Effectiveness
McKenzie, Karen; Martin, Rachel; Metcalfe, Dale; Murray, George; McNall, Anne; Noone, Steve – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Background: Positive behavioural support (PBS) has been identified as a means of improving the quality of life and support of people with an intellectual disability. This qualitative study explored the views of service providers about a regional PBS programme, that was underpinned by a workforce development approach. Method: Semi-structured…
Descriptors: Positive Behavior Supports, Labor Force Development, Intellectual Disability, Employee Attitudes
Download full textWashington Student Achievement Council, 2019
This strategic action plan highlights policy and funding recommendations to make significant progress toward Washington's educational attainment goals. To meet those goals, adults ages 25-44 in Washington will hold a high school diploma, and at least 70 percent will have a postsecondary credential. Significant progress will require systemic…
Descriptors: Educational Attainment, Student Costs, Access to Education, Educational Opportunities
Baird, Dee – Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 2011
The demand for improved workplace skills in the U.S. is rapidly rising, and U.S. industries, employees, and educational systems are struggling to respond. This paper describes the Skills Advantage program, an effort led by employers and facilitated by Kirkwood Community College to address regional employment needs. This work-ready certificate…
Descriptors: Job Skills, Labor Market, Community Colleges, Job Training
Stark Education Partnership, 2011
This document represents the findings of the Greater Akron and Canton Regional Chambers of Commerce under an Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and Ohio Department of Development Graduate Retention Initiative (GRI) Planning Grant. The document also includes a proposal for the implementation phase of the initiative with a geographic scope…
Descriptors: College Graduates, Brain Drain, Labor Force Development, State Programs
Paryono – International Journal of Training Research, 2011
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) report (2007) highlights that labour productivity, education and migration play important roles in shaping competitiveness, growth and development in Southeast Asia. The statistics also reveal interesting aspects of labour mobility. Thirteen and a half million migrants originate from countries in the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Labor Force Development, Job Training, Job Skills
Knapp, Kornelius; Zschunke, Melanie – European Journal of Vocational Training, 2009
Over the next few decades, demographic change will cause significant changes in the working population. how businesses prepare for these changes will have a decisive impact on whether this transformation has a beneficial or detrimental effect on the economy. Small and medium-sized businesses do not possess the resources required to develop and…
Descriptors: Small Businesses, Personnel Management, Labor Force Development, Educational Strategies
Lord, Joan M.; Blackmon, Trudy; Chaloux, Bruce; Weaver, Chris; Street, Sue – Southern Regional Education Board (SREB), 2010
This report, part of the "Challenge to Lead" education goals series, examines the impact of an undereducated work force and calls for making adult learning programs a priority across the SREB (Southern Regional Education Board) region especially during the current recession. "A Smart Move" tracks declining enrollment in adult…
Descriptors: Declining Enrollment, Adult Learning, English (Second Language), Investment
Competencies for Port and Logistics Personnel: An Application of Regional Human Resource Development
Ahn, Young-sik; McLean, Gary N. – Asia Pacific Education Review, 2008
Human resource development for regional strategic industries is an emerging emphasis for the development of industries that have growth potential. This article identifies competencies and expertise levels needed by port and logistics industry personnel, a sector that has growth potential in Busan, South Korea. The research consisted of expert…
Descriptors: Industry, Foreign Countries, Labor Force Development, Human Resources
Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (NJ1), 2009
Regions around the country are grappling with current and anticipated skills shortages and, in some cases, labor shortages. Economic prosperity depends heavily on the quality of the workforce, and yet far too few regions have recognized their best underutilized asset: the mature workforce. Because mature workers are nearing traditional retirement…
Descriptors: Maturity (Individuals), Job Placement, Special Programs, Skilled Workers
Kirk, Gordon; Fletcher, Mick – Learning and Skills Network (NJ1), 2007
This report summarizes the findings and conclusions from a study designed to identify how European funding supports Learning and Skills Council (LSC) priorities and contributes to LSC targets. The study was carried out between November 2005 and May 2006, and had the three following main components: (1) Consultants examined questionnaires…
Descriptors: Research Reports, Summative Evaluation, Program Evaluation, Questionnaires
Reid, Monica; Jacobs, Jim; Ivanier, Analia; Morest, Vanessa Smith – Community College Research Center, Columbia University, 2007
The purpose of this research study was to determine the role of regional centers in the Advanced Technical Education (ATE) program of the National Science Foundation (NSF). Conducted by the Community College Research Center (CCRC), the researchers began by asking whether the concept of a regional center was unique and useful to NSF's goals of…
Descriptors: Economic Development, Community Colleges, Educational Change, Technical Education
