Community colleges continue to meet the needs of local indusattempt thcoarse specific technical training, according to a report issued today by the Government Accountability Office.
In the report, the GAO surveyed 20 community colleges and found that they met the needs stipulated in the Workforce Investment Act thcoarse customized training of workers from specific employers, teaming up with small businesses, and specifically modeling their educational programs to suit their local populations. Money for the programs has come from both the Education and Labor Departments.
According to the report, community colleges operate 11 percent of one-halt centers for employment assistance started under the Workforce Investment Act, and will continue to be key players in training future employees. —Hurley Goodall