Fitzgerald, Joan,
Can We Give America a Raise?: Pathways to Good Jobs. Joan Fitzgerald. - American Prospect, 2004. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Article 48, Business, 1522-3191; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Originally Published: Can We Give America a Raise?: Pathways to Good Jobs, Jan. 2004; pp. 57-59.
"The promising approach of career-ladder initiatives offsets the broader trends in the economy." (AMERICAN PROSPECT) The author claims that "career-ladder programs are already making a difference for hundreds of thousands of low-wage workers, and they could raise the horizons and hopes of millions more. However, given all the temptations of cheap wages and footloose work, it will take a major commitment of national policy for the high road to become the norm."
1522-3191;
ce Investment Act 1998
Career development
Community colleges
Labor supply--Effect of education on
Manufacturing industries
Service industries workers
Technical education
Wages
AC1.S5
050
Can We Give America a Raise?: Pathways to Good Jobs. Joan Fitzgerald. - American Prospect, 2004. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Article 48, Business, 1522-3191; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Originally Published: Can We Give America a Raise?: Pathways to Good Jobs, Jan. 2004; pp. 57-59.
"The promising approach of career-ladder initiatives offsets the broader trends in the economy." (AMERICAN PROSPECT) The author claims that "career-ladder programs are already making a difference for hundreds of thousands of low-wage workers, and they could raise the horizons and hopes of millions more. However, given all the temptations of cheap wages and footloose work, it will take a major commitment of national policy for the high road to become the norm."
1522-3191;
ce Investment Act 1998
Career development
Community colleges
Labor supply--Effect of education on
Manufacturing industries
Service industries workers
Technical education
Wages
AC1.S5
050