Many people who work in Workforce Development in Community Colleges have not had the benefit of courses or a degree program in Workforce Development. For that reason, when they join a community college, they often need a primer on the purpose, goals and nature of workforce development. This book is intended for that purpose. It can help newly-hired community college staff members, administrators, and even board of trustees members on the important workforce development mission of a community college.
Table of Contents Preface Acknowledgements Introduction Part I. External Issues Affecting Community College Workforce Development Chapter 1. Labor Market Information for Data-Driven Decision Making at Community Colleges by Alex Cooley Defining Labor Market Information Using Labor Market Information Labor Market Information (LMI) and Community Colleges Labor Market Information (LMI) at Northern Virginia Community College NOVA LMI: Data for Good. Data for Business. Data for Learning Conclusion Chapter 2. Strategic Partnerships: Maximizing the Benefits of Partnerships by Alicia R. Hooks Competencies Data Organizational Placement Conclusion Chapter 3. Relationships Matter: Building Community Partnerships for Workforce Development by Robin Cole Jr. Rules of Engagement The Big Fish Mentality Adjunct Faculty: Forgotten Faces within the Community Do You Really Have a Partnership? Toolbox to Build Partnership Conclusion Chapter 4. Building an Agile Community College: Strategic Transformation and Embedding Innovation as a Competency by Sue Ellspermann General Readiness Factors Case Study Developing a Creative, Innovative Culture Simplexity Honestly Assess Where You Are Craft Mission, Vision, Core Value and Goals "Wet Cement" Affirmation and Roll Out The First Year Annual Strategic Plan Refresh Celebrating Early Wins When Is It Time for a New Plan? Conclusion References Chapter 5. Rising with the Machines: Embracing Opportunity - and Living Your Values - in an Age of Transformation by Lee D. Lambert Lessons Worth Learning: A Checklist Retooling Your Workforce for the Future Policy vs. Culture and the Power of Empowerment Conclusion Part II. Internal Issues Affecting Community College Workforce Development Chapter 6. Making a Case for Workforce Development by Ty A. Stone Understanding the Environment Documenting the Process Data Matters Ensuring Buy-In Conclusion Chapter 7. Understanding Equity and Its Importance in Developing the Workforce of the Future by Angela Davis, Susan Paris, Jairo McMican Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: What's the Difference? Tools for Understanding Equity Conclusion A Special Acknowledgement References Chapter 8. Technological Change: Human Adaptation Through Effective Learning by Stephen R. Catt Rapid Rate of Change in Technology and Its Effects on Learning Addressing Strategic Workforce Challenges to Advanced Manufacturing Futurists Predicted Rapid Technological Change Specific Community College Challenges Conclusion Chapter 9. Embedded Industry Credentials: A Measure of Student Success by Bryan Albrecht & Matt Janisin Tactical Approach to Embedding Certifications Case Study: National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) Results Conclusion About Gateway Technical College References Chapter 10. Learning While Working by Paul Schreffler Tips for Building Work-Based Learning (WBL) Programs Overview What is Work-Based Learning? Why Should We Consider WBL Strategies? Common Benefits of Apprenticeship How to Implement Work-Based Learning Conclusion Best Practices in Work-Based Learning: Build Relationships References Chapter 11. Finance and Budgeting for Workforce Professionals by John Will Step 1: Understand the Market Step 2: Know the Financial Statements Step 3: Understand the Budget Documents Step 4: Monitor the Operation Adopting a Continuous Improvement Mindset Conclusion Competencies Part III. Special Issues Affecting Community College Workforce Development Chapter 12. Factors Influencing the Retention and Persistence of African American and Latino Male STEM Students in Community College by Michael C. Wood Factors of Influence Educational Persistence The Economics of Education: Financial Persistence Human Capital Investment Changing the Workforce Landscape Program Modeling Lessons Learned: Growth Initiatives Conclusion References Chapter 13. Dealing with the Changing Face of Workforce Development by Victor Rodgers Partnerships WorkKeys STEP (Stand Up, Take Action, Expect Results, and Put in the Work) Conclusion Chapter 14. Conceptualizing Future Competencies Needed by Community College Workforce Development Practitioners by William J. Rothwell, Patrick E. Gerity & Vernon L. Carraway What Are Competencies? How Are Competencies Traditionally Identified and Used? Trends Shaping the Future How Can the Future Competencies Needed by Workforce Development Practitioners Be Identified and Used? Conclusion References Appendix I Rating Your Competence in Workforce Development by William J. Rothwell, Patrick E. Gerity, Vernon L. Carraway Appendix IISelected Resources for Community College Workforce Development Professionals by William J. Rothwell, Patrick E. Gerity, Vernon L. Carraway About the Editors About the Contributors
