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A Study of Workforce Training Challenges Faced by a US Community College and a Comparable Chinese Institution

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  • Harry Hou

    (College of DuPage, USA)

  • Diane E. Oliver

    (California State University—Fresno, USA)

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This qualitative comparative case study examines the workforce training programs offered in a US community college and the vocational and technical programs offered in a comparable Chinese postsecondary institution. The study sought to identify transferable qualities and characteristics that could contribute to improving the workforce training programs in both countries. Globalization makes international collaboration between institutions and programs ever more important, particularly considering the many shared problems and potential for shared solutions. The study’s findings resulted in four primary recommendations that could be adopted by both the US and Chinese case institutions: (a) create timely new programs and courses, (b) seek new funding sources and alternatives for reducing operational costs, (c) recruit qualified full-time or part-time faculty who have industry experience, and (d) add a critical thinking component in all courses. Moreover, recommendations for each of the institutions were developed.

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  • Harry Hou & Diane E. Oliver, 2012. "A Study of Workforce Training Challenges Faced by a US Community College and a Comparable Chinese Institution," International Journal of Adult Vocational Education and Technology (IJAVET), IGI Global, vol. 3(1), pages 13-28, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:javet0:v:3:y:2012:i:1:p:13-28
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