People and the Competitive Advantage of Place: Building a Workforce for the 21st

Description: People and the Competitive Advantage of Place by Shari Garmise Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Showing how cities and regions can invest in their long-term prosperity by expanding opportunities, this illustrated book documents the challenges and opportunities involved in workforce development, and shows effective approaches for resolving contemporary problems, what traps to avoid, and strategies for investing in the workforce of the future. Publisher Description In the new global economy, where rapid technological change is the norm, the skills of the workforce are a key to local economic vitality. This practical book shows how cities and regions can invest in their long-term prosperity by expanding opportunities to ensure that all citizens have competitive skills, and by aligning workforce development systems to existing and emerging industry needs. Clearly written, generously illustrated, with an effective blend of theory and practice, "People and the Competitive Advantage of Place" documents the challenges and opportunities involved in workforce development, effective approaches for resolving contemporary problems, what traps to avoid, and strategies for investing in the workforce of the future. The author integrates ideas and techniques from the fields of workforce development, economic development, and community development to present a comprehensive guide to approaching workforce needs from a city or region-wide perspective. Each chapter presents lessons from relevant research; experiences from private, public, and community-based approaches; and evaluations of what is working and why. Author Biography Shari Garmise is assistant professor at the Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs at Cleveland State University (CSU). Dr. Garmise received her M.A. in international relations from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and her B.A. from Tufts University.In 1995, she received her Ph.D. in political science from the London School of Economics, where she specialized in local economic development policy. Prior to her arrival at CSU, Dr. Garmise ran her own economic development consulting business and held the post of vice president for research at the Council for Urban Economic Development, now the International Economic Development Council, the professional association serving economic development practitioners. Details ISBN 076561071X ISBN-13 9780765610713 Title People and the Competitive Advantage of Place Author Shari Garmise Format Hardcover Year 2006 Pages 208 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd GE_Item_ID:8813248; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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