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RURAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION OF NEEDS AND SYSTEMS

The workplace of today has changed greatly in terms of the how, when, and where work is completed; and the organizational requirements on businesses have also become more demanding. Such changes are creating a situation in which businesses are seeking assistance when it comes to solving workforce problems. This paper examined the extent and scope of workforce training and development in a rural northern Midwestern county. This study provides new, specific data for local partners to base future training initiatives and programs and/or enhance existing workforce development programs. Results from this study acknowledge the ongoing need for workforce training and development and provide the foundation for future research.