Public–private collaboration in workforce development: Examining the intersection of public education programs and private-sector employer needs

摘要: Workforce skills and the nurturing of individual capacity are gaining increasing attention as an area of cooperative activity for public and private organizations. Though much attention has focused on capacity building within organizations and on workforce develop ment programs as a means of supporting the unemployed, another specific focus is on the creation and development of innovative educational and job training programs. In many instances these new programs are taking place at local schools, community colleges, and state universities. The benefits of these activities accrue to both sectors: public-sector organizations provide training and development more directly tied to the needs of employers; by taking part in the training, private organizations ensure that they are able to hire people with the requisite skills and abilities. To explore these issues, this chapter provides an overview of the literature regarding …