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03266aam a2200325Mi 4500 001 7D1FF40C774811E7923FA1BEDAD10320 003 SILO 005 20170802010138 008 170605t20172017dcua b 000 0 eng d 020 $a 0309440068 020 $a 9780309440066 035 $a (OCoLC)987995091 040 $a YDX $b eng $e rda $c YDX $d OCLCO $d IWA $d SILO 043 $a n-us--- 050 4 $a HD5724 N17x 2017 110 2 $a National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (U.S.). $b Committee on the Supply Chain for Middle-Skill Jobs: Education, Training, and Certification Pathways, $e author. 245 10 $a Building America's skilled technical workforce / $c Committee on the Supply Chain for Middle-Skill Jobs: Education, Training, and Certification Pathways ; Board on Science, Technology, and Economic Policy ; Board on Higher Education and Workforce, Policy and Global Affairs ; Board on Science Education, Division on Behavioral and Social Sciences ; National Academy of Engineering. 264 1 $a Washington, DC : $b the National Academies Press, $c [2017] 300 $a xx, 238 pages : $b illustrations ; $c 23 cm 500 $a "A report of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, Medicine." 505 0 $a The skilled technical workforce development challenge -- Labor market patterns and trends -- The public policy context -- The complex U.S. system of workforce education and training -- Challenges in developing a skilled technical workforce -- Key lessons for programs and policies -- Findings and recommendations -- References -- Appendix A: agendas of Committee meetings -- Appendix B: Biographies of Committee members -- Appendix C: Examples of sector-specific strategies. 504 $a Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-213). 520 1 $a "Skilled technical occupations?defined as occupations that require a high level of knowledge in a technical domain but do not require a bachelor's degree for entry?are a key component of the U.S. economy. In response to globalization and advances in science and technology, American firms are demanding workers with greater proficiency in literacy and numeracy, as well as strong interpersonal, technical, and problem-solving skills. However, employer surveys and industry and government reports have raised concerns that the nation may not have an adequate supply of skilled technical workers to achieve its competitiveness and economic growth objectives. In response to the broader need for policy information and advice, Building America's Skilled Technical Workforce examines the coverage, effectiveness, flexibility, and coordination of the policies and various programs that prepare Americans for skilled technical jobs. This report provides action-oriented recommendations for improving the American system of technical education, training, and certification"--Publisher's description. 650 0 $a Skilled labor $x Training of $z United States. 650 0 $a Skilled labor $x Supply and demand $z United States. 650 0 $a Labor market $z United States $y 21st century. 650 0 $a Technical education $x Supply and demand $z United States. 941 $a 1 952 $l USUX851 $d 20170802030137.0 956 $a http://locator.silo.lib.ia.us/search.cgi?index_0=id&term_0=7D1FF40C774811E7923FA1BEDAD10320Initiate Another SILO Locator Search