Community College Practices that Serve Older Dislocated Workers. Issue Brief.

摘要

To overcome the challenges of reemployment in the post-Great Recession economy, dislocated workers, especially older dislocated workers, may particularly benefit from attending community college. Community colleges offer industry-recognized education, training, and credentials to facilitate dislocated workers return to work. However, experience to date indicates that community colleges must figure out how to address dislocated workers unique needs to encourage their enrollment, provide sufficient guidance around appropriate career options, and provide support to help them gain the basic skills necessary to being successful students. This brief highlights strategies under way at five community colleges serving high numbers of dislocated workers and examines how those practices meet the needs of older workers, some of whom may be aging with or into disabilities.