By: David J. Smith, November 3, 2014 I have previously written about the need for career education, particularly at the community college level, to emphasis “soft skills” as part of vocational preparation. Programs often focus significant attention on technical skills without recognizing that it is often soft skills which make the difference in a new employeeContinue reading “Soft Skills, Conflict Resolution, and Workforce Preparation”
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35 U.S. and Canadian Community Colleges Supporting Peacebuilding Initiatives
By David J. Smith, June 18, 2014 I recently updated my list of North American Community College Peacebuilding Programs. Currently, 35 U.S. and Canadian community colleges are supporting peacebuilding programs and initiatives. These efforts include peace studies, conflict resolution, social justice, justice studies, human rights (including genocide and related areas), and mediation. Programs exist inContinue reading “35 U.S. and Canadian Community Colleges Supporting Peacebuilding Initiatives”
Reflections on 2013
As the year comes to a close, the number of community colleges promoting peacebuilding continues to grow. American and Canadian community colleges with identifiable programs or initiatives stand at 30 with efforts initiated in the past year at Green River Community College (WA) and Austin Community College (TX). In addition, existing initiatives are planning moreContinue reading “Reflections on 2013”
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