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67% of Americans choose nuclear power plants over other options
Two-thirds of Americans (67%) said they would support the construction of new nuclear power plants in the U.S rather than coal, natural gas or oil plants. The survey conducted by Zogby Interactive, a public opinion research company, also finds that the majority of respondents believe that nuclear, solar, and wind options should receive federal financial support.
NWPPA highlights EPCE programs in their August, 2007 Association News
NWPPA’s Bulletin Magazine, a subscriber based publication, highlights EPCE programs in an article titled, “EPCE tackles workforce challenges”.
Utilities Brace for Worker Shortage
A USA Today article explores the nation’s impending shortage of utility workers just as it gears up for the biggest wave of construction in decades to meet soaring power demand.
The Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD)
A non-profit consortium of electric natural gas and nuclear utilities and their associations, formed to help utilities work together to develop solutions that address the coming utility industry workforce shortage.
Tuition Assistance Overview for Utility Industry
CAEL’s comprehensive study of Tuition Assistance programs in the utility sector.
Adult and Online Education
Bridging a National Knowledge Gap
An article from the U.S. Distance Learning Association discussing the role of online education in a global,
knowledge-based economy and the increasing quality of the online learning experience. The article also cites that the National Survey of Student Engagement 2006 annual report detailed how online students report higher levels of academic challenge, engaged more often in "deep learning" activities, and reported greater developmental gains from their experience than campus-based students. The article was written by John F. Ebersole, the president of Excelsior College, one of the educational providers of EPCE's industry-sponsored online programs. Also, EPCE's original funding partner, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, was mentioned in the article.
Adult Learners Find Education Breaks Down Barriers
An article featured on AOL that discusses how education may provide greater career benefit to incumbent employees than traditional graduates. The article also discusses some of the difficulties adult learners face in going back to school. Pam Tate, the president of CAEL (the non-profit company that manages EPCE), is also quoted in the article.
Major Employers Embrace Online Degrees
An article from the U.S. Distance Learning Association about the major employers' positive opinion about distance learning and its role in the future of Corporate America.
A Surprising Secret to a Long Life: Stay in School
A New York Times article examines research linking education to life expectancy. The article stipulates that education is the best predictor of health and well-being.
The Sloan Consortium
A consortium of institutions and organizations committed to quality online education.
The Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL)
CAEL is a national non-profit organization which creates and manages effective learning strategies for working adults through partnerships with employers, higher education, government and labor.
Workforce Development
Building Blocks for Building Skills
Explore research conducted for the U.S. Department of Labor’s Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development (WIRED) initiative on the key components – or building blocks – of effective adult learning and skill development programs.
Heldrich Center for Workforce Development
A research and policy organization located at Rutgers University dedicated to applying the best research to address the core challenges of New Jersey’s and the nation's workforce.
Tuition Survey
CAEL’s comprehensive study of over 1,300 Human Resources professionals takes an in-depth look at how companies are allocating financial resources for employee training and development to impact their bottom line.
Legislation that may Impact Workforce Training and Development
Lifelong Learning Accounts (LiLAs) are employer-matched, portable, individual savings accounts used to finance education and training – similar to a 401(k), but used for skill building and career advancement.
Light Up Your Future
A program model developed to grow employee pipelines by attracting and preparing high school students for career paths in the energy industry.