OTED 765/865: Trends & Issues of Economics & Workforce Development

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Course Description:
Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. An analysis of economic trends and issues that lead to workforce development decisions. Focus is on planning for educational and training programs to meet workforce needs dictated by local and regional economic issues. This course is designed for community college and school system personnel.

Syllabus

Calendar

Assignments

A. Economic Indicators
B. Workforce Legislation
C. Regional Development
D. Employer Survey
E. Workforce Initiatives
F. Strategic Plan
G. Professional Development
H. Return On Investment Plan (for Doctoral Students Only)

Handouts and Notes

APA Citation Styles Handbook
APA Online
How the VCCS Workforce Development Service Centers Contributed to the Virginia Economy in 2004-05 (Read for 7/10/08)
The World Is Flat. Thomas L. Friedman. New York Times Editorial, April 3, 2005 (Read for 6/26/08)
Standards for What? The economic roots of K-16 reform (Read for 5/22/08)
Workforce development in the United States: An overview (Read for 5/22/08)
Measuring up internationally: Developing skills and knowledge for the global knowledge economy (Read for 8/7/08)
Assignment E Presentation Sheet
Assignment E Topics by Group
Virginia's Workplace Readiness Skills

Course Introduction
Overview of Workforce Development
Economic Indicators
Workforce Legislation
Statistics & Databases
Needs Assessment & Training Proposals
Workforce Subject Areas & Training Initiatives
Strategic Planning
Professional Development Planning
Workforce Development Roles
Standards & Certifications
Additional ROI Resources
Looking Ahead

Sample Projects

Assignment A: Economic Indicator
Assignment B: Workforce Legislation (2005)
Assignment B: Workforce Legislation (2006)
Assignment B: Workforce Legislation (2007)
Assignment B: Workforce Legislation (2008)
Assignment C: Regional Development
Assignment D: Employer Survey
Assignment E: Presentation Handouts
Assignment F: Strategic Planning
Assignment G: Professional Development
Assignment H: Return on Investment (ROI) (2006)
Assignment H: Return on Investment (ROI) (2007)
Assignment H: Return on Investment (ROI) (2008)