Workplace Education for Low-Wage Workers

Authors

Amanda L. Ahlstrand, U.S. Dept. of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
Laurie J. Bassi, Human Capital Capability, Inc.Follow
Daniel P. McMurrer, Knowledge Asset Management, Inc.

Publication Date

1-1-2003

DOI

10.17848/9780585469645

Abstract

This study reports on employers' practices and decision-making procedures with regards to workplace education and training for low-wage workers.

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Contents

1. Introduction and Previous Research
2. Methods
3. Phase 1: Analysis of ASTD Data
4. Phase 2: Results of the Telephone Surveys
5. Boeing Employees' Credit Union
6. CVS Corporation
7. Lacks Enterprises, Inc.
8. LYNX-The Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority
9. Two Medical Centers: Mary Greeley Medical Center and UPMC-Passavant
10. Wyoming Student Loan Corporation
11. Case Studies: Lessons Learned
12. Summary and Policy Implications

Appendix A-Telephone Survey—Training for Lower-Wage Employees

Appendix B-Case Studies—General Framework for On-Site Interviews

ISBN

9780880992664 (cloth) ; 9780880992657 (pbk.) ; 9780585469645 (ebook)

Subject Areas

EDUCATION; Postsecondary education; Adult education; WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT; On the job training; Employer provided training