Abstract
Community colleges are the leader in facilitating career and technical education (CTE) and workforce development (WD) programs. However, employers who hire recent graduates of these programs question the quality of the education provided. This qualitative study used a focus group comprised of manufacturing and engineering professionals in Florida to explore their perspectives on the skills they perceive recent graduates and employees need to succeed in their industry. Ten participants took part in an audio-recorded focus group discussing CTE and WD programs at community colleges. Findings include three themes, integration of knowledge, practical, and soft skills The study's implications are concerned with State and local policy regarding funding a structure that supports quality and value. Local implications focus on curriculum development, program format, habits of mind, and the relationship between education and industry.
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