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From Partnership to Prosperity: Challenges and Best Practices of Georgia Community Colleges on STEM Workforce Development
From Partnership to Prosperity: Challenges and Best Practices of Georgia Community Colleges on STEM Workforce Development
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Pramaputri, Nadya
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Community colleges in the United States play a crucial role in developing a skilled workforce that meets the needs of STEM industries. However in Georgia, community colleges are severely underfunded, despite serving nearly half of the state's undergraduate population. The lack of funding and support undermines their ability to provide high-quality education and training that students need to succeed in STEM careers, thereby affecting Georgia's competitiveness in the national economy. This paper aims to explore how community colleges' roles in Georgia could be leveraged by utilizing institutional partnerships to meet the state's STEM workforce needs. The research objectives include identifying the biggest challenges Georgia community colleges face regarding STEM education, assessing current programs and partnerships, compiling and assessing best practices of similar programs, and creating a report with recommendations and best practices framework for Georgia community colleges. The paper's findings suggest that policymakers, educators, community organizations, and business leaders must work together to provide community colleges with the necessary support to produce a competitive STEM workforce. The paper concludes with policy implications and recommendations for practitioners.
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2023-04
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Applied Research Paper