Examining the Benefits of Education in New Jersey utilizes data from the New Jersey Statewide Data System along with the National Student Clearinghouse extract, AlumniFinder data, and, when available, data from the National Center for Education Statistics, the New...
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Postsecondary Education and Training
Exploring Postsecondary and Workforce Outcomes of CTE Graduates
Data analysis to understand how career and technical education completers from the classes of 2014 and 2015 transition into postsecondary education and the workforce.
Postsecondary Fall Enrollment Net Migration Trends Remain Unchanged During COVID-19
Newly released preliminary data from the National Center for Education Statistics provides a preview of how the COVID-19 pandemic may have affected the national enrollment and net migration patterns of high school students attending college full time for the first time.
What the Changing American Labor Market Means for High School and College Education
Carl Van Horn explores the Great Recession and its aftermath.
Emerging Trends in Education and Training Programs: Credentials, Competencies, and Curriculum
Reviews a panel discussion from a national workforce development conference.
How are Community Colleges Serving the Needs of Older Students with Disabilities?
Examines how community colleges can better support the education and training needs of older students with disabilities.
Community College Practices that Serve Older Dislocated Workers
Highlights strategies under way at five community colleges serving high numbers of dislocated workers.
Community College Efforts to Prepare Special Populations for the Workforce: Older Workers, Dislocated Workers and Students with Disabilities
Presentation by Maria Heidkamp and Paula Barber.
Chasing the American Dream: Recent College Graduates and the Great Recession
Survey of graduates from four-year colleges and universities from the classes of 2006 through 2011.
Education and Workforce Development in the Early 21st Century Labor Market
Discusses the recession, green jobs, and job skills.
Where the Jobs Are: The Changing Face of Apprenticeship/Proceedings
Reports the proceedings of a briefing entitled “Where the Jobs Are: The Changing Face of Apprenticeship”.
Assessing the Need for Geographic Information Systems Training at Atlantic Cape Community College
Research on Geographic Information Systems training and careers.
Development of a Health Care Disparities Undergraduate Certificate at Rutgers University
Design of a curriculum for an undergraduate certificate program in health disparities.
Good Advice about Education and Training Programs Is Hard to Find
Carl Van Horn discusses the most important changes needed to better meet the needs of older workers.
Improving Education and Training for Older Workers (report)
Report about mature workers.
Improving Education and Training for Older Workers (brief)
Brief on mature workers.
A Review of Community College-Employer Partnerships & Initiatives: Recommendations to Expand Opportunities for Job Seekers with Disabilities
Reviews recent federal, national, regional, and local efforts to nurture community college partnerships with employers.
Data and Analysis to Support the Development of New Jersey City University’s Business Department and Internship Program
Analyzed data in support of a new business department at New Jersey City University.
Working for Adults: State Policies and Community College Practices to Better Serve Adult Learners at Community Colleges During the Great Recession and Beyond
Synthesizes knowledge about how community colleges serve adults.
College Students with Disabilities: What Factors Influence Successful Degree Completion? A Case Study
Examines the views of students with disabilities and college staff.