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Community partnerships as a tool to reduce regional labor gaps: A South Carolina regional case study

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  • Lori Ann Dickes
  • Kenneth Robinson

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Twenty-first century economies may require innovative, entrepreneurial development policy, but many economically distressed communities face immediate human capital and labor market concerns that prevent them from implementing these approaches. A series of regional focus groups and interviews reveal some of the community and economic development challenges that non-metropolitan communities experience in an environment of globalization and industrial restructuring. Without addressing ongoing human capital weaknesses, these communities are at continued risk of falling further behind. This analysis underscores the importance of strong civic infrastructure and community efficacy for successful development efforts. Finally, this research discusses the potential of using regional partnerships to reduce or eliminate persistent labor supply and skill gaps in the region.

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  • Lori Ann Dickes & Kenneth Robinson, 2013. "Community partnerships as a tool to reduce regional labor gaps: A South Carolina regional case study," Community Development, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 44(1), pages 127-143, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:comdev:v:44:y:2013:i:1:p:127-143
    DOI: 10.1080/15575330.2011.651730
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