Assessment of Scientists' [electronic resource] : Engineers' Continuing Education Needs in Small, Geographically-Dispersed Industries. Final Report / W. Sam Adams.
Reported is one of five studies of how scientists and engineers, located far from metropolitan areas, are able to maintain knowledge and skill levels in rapidly changing fields. This investigation concentrated on a representative sample of 30 small industries in central and northern Wisconsin. Inter...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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| Summary: | Reported is one of five studies of how scientists and engineers, located far from metropolitan areas, are able to maintain knowledge and skill levels in rapidly changing fields. This investigation concentrated on a representative sample of 30 small industries in central and northern Wisconsin. Interviews and questionnaires were used to assess interests and involvement in continuing education of both employers and research and development personnel. Results presented deal with types of continuing education opportunities, levels of participation, program effectiveness, company policies, and employees' needs and interests in continuing education. (Author/WB) |
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| Item Description: | ERIC Document Number: ED196734. Sponsoring Agency: National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Contract Number: NSF-SED78-21869. ERIC Note: Not available in hard copy due to marginal legibility of original document. Educational level discussed: Adult Education. |
| Physical Description: | 163 p. |