Illuminating Economic Development in Community Colleges: Lessons from NSF ATE Grants


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This 34-page article, published by Rutgers School of Management and Labor Relations, presents the results from interviews with National Science Foundation (NSF) Advanced Technological Education (ATE) grantees and provides "insights into how some community college technician programs have approached education and training in ways that were intentionally linked to regional economic development." Highlighted throughout the article are specific, detailed examples of economic development activities conducted by ATE grantees, such strategies for working with local businesses or attracting employers to the grantee's region. Also included are "recommendations for current and future ATE grantees interested in promoting economic development." The article consists of the following parts:

  • Background
  • Methods
  • Focus on Economic Development
  • Industry Alignment for Education and Training
  • Business Support and Regional Engagement
  • Collaborations
  • Conclusions

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Illuminating Economic Development in Community Colleges: Lessons from National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education Grants
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2023
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