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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020-Oct
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Evaluating Utah's Rural Online Initiative: Empowering Rural Communities through Remote Work
Hill, Paul; Ali, Amanda D.; Narine, Lendel K.; Spielmaker, Debra; Schmutz, Andrea
Journal of Extension, v58 n5 Article v58-5rb4 Oct 2020
Utah's rural counties have experienced high levels of unemployment compared to the state's urban counties. Utah State University Extension developed a remote work educational program intended to reduce rural unemployment. We conducted a descriptive study to gather data from May-August 2019 participants (N = 1,025). Our results indicate that short-term outcomes from the course were realized. On average, participants experienced increases in knowledge, improved skills, and positive intentions toward seeking remote employment. We recommended formative evaluation for continuous course improvement and follow-up procedures to measure participants' success in securing remote employment. Extension professionals can plan and evaluate their programs using the framework presented in this article.
Descriptors: Rural Extension, Unemployment, Rural Areas, State Universities, Outcomes of Education, Teleworking, Online Courses, Adult Students, Adult Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Adult Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Utah
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