Upjohn Research

Title

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.
Daniel P. McMurrer, Knowledge Asset Management, Inc.

Year

2003

Abstract

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

Contents

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

Citation

Ahlstrand, Amanda L., Laurie J. Bassi, and Daniel P. McMurrer. 2003. Workplace Education for Low-Wage Workers. Kalamazoo, MI: W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research.

ISBN

9780880992657 (pbk.) ; 9780880992664 (cloth)

Subject Areas

EDUCATION and TRAINING; Postsecondary education; Adult education; WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT; On the job training