The Next Generation of Workforce Development Project: A Six-State Policy Academy to Enhance the Connections Between Workforce and Economic Development Policy
Release Year :
2005
Abstract :
This report describes the results and lessons learned from Policy Academies in six states. The States of Idaho, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, Ohio and Virginia sought to help policy makers cope with problems of global competition. The states learned to promote effective economic development strategies and link economic development policies with workforce development policies. The report by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices includes federal policy recommendations and an overview of cluster-based economic development approaches.
