Energy-Sector Workforce Development in West Virginia Aligning Community College Education and Training with Needed Skills

Energy-Sector Workforce Development in West Virginia Aligning Community College Education and Training with Needed Skills

The production of natural gas and gas liquids from shale in West Virginia has increased demand for workers in the energy sector. In 2013, the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) asked RAND to work closely with the Community and Technical College System of West Virginia to develop a collabor...

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Main Author: Gonzalez, Gabriella C. (auth)
Other Authors: Robson, Sean (auth), Phillips, Andrea (auth), Hunter, Gerald Paul (auth), Ortiz, David S. (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: RAND Corporation 2015
Subjects:
Personnel & human resources management
Energy industries & utilities
Higher & further education, tertiary education
Careers guidance
History of the Americas
History
Business
Education
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Summary:The production of natural gas and gas liquids from shale in West Virginia has increased demand for workers in the energy sector. In 2013, the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) asked RAND to work closely with the Community and Technical College System of West Virginia to develop a collaborative strategy for preparing the local talent pool for the energy-sector workforce. We developed ten recommended action items.
ISBN:j.ctt19rmdr1
9780833093233
9780833090867
Access:Open Access

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