Education, Industry Partnership, and the Creation of Innovative Workforce Training Spaces

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Author(s): Tom McDonnell (Metropolitan Community College, USA)
Copyright: 2019
Pages: 11
Source title: Global Adaptations of Community College Infrastructure
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Uttam Gaulee (Morgan State University, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-5861-3.ch015

Keywords: Education / Higher Education / Information Science Reference

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This chapter describes the planning process undertaken by Metropolitan Community College (MCC) in Omaha, Nebraska to program and design three new academic buildings to meet demand for middle skill workforce training in the Omaha area. Context on the economic climate in the Omaha area is provided to establish the need for more extensive job training programs at MCC. This chapter also describes the engagement of a master planning consultant, as well as internal and external stakeholders to develop a comprehensive facilities master plan. Finally, a description of each of the new buildings is provided.

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