Johnson County Community College, Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad form unique partnership

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The Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, KS forged a unique partnership with Burlington Northern Santa Fe, housing the railroad's training center which also acts as the stimulator for local economic development. The training facility was constructed at the behest of the Overland Park city government, which issued a $2.9 mil revenue bond for the construction of a 52,000-sq ft facility on the Johnson Community College compound. The construction of the training facility enabled the Johnson Community College to develop a new revenue stream and expand its education services in the private sector.

Railroads, Rail Transportation, Contracts, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp., BNI, Business and education, Industry and education, Kansas, Johnson County Community College

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From swords to suppliers: the role of a community college in defense conversion

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The Macomb Community College took the frontline in reshaping the abandoned Detroit Tank Arsenal compound into a training center for the education of area workers. The college got involved in the 10-year planning for the conversion of the base since the start of the Tank Arsenal's downsizing. The Macomb Community College started a displaced workers training program for former employees of the Tank Arsenal. The program is aimed at expanding the workers' skills to qualify in other industries. Funding for the program was taken from industry and union funds.

Social policy, Training, Schools, Displaced workers, Macomb County, Michigan, Macomb Community College

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The role of the community college in regional economic development in the Commonwealth of Virginia

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Focus groups were organized to evaluate Virginia community colleges' programs that support regional economic development. Virginia's community colleges have established programs such as advanced technology and high performance manufacturing centers, small business development centers and economic development centers. Focus groups also discussed how colleges should develop policies that support economic development.

Administration of Economic Programs, Economic Programs-Local, Virginia, Economic aspects, Economic policy, Economic development, Regional planning, Community colleges

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