The Perceptions of Stakeholders of the Economic and Socioeconomic Effectiveness and Benefits of the Wiregrass Region Georgia Work Ready Program
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Authors
Hobbs, Henry B
Issue Date
2012-01-09
Type
Dissertation
Language
en_US
Keywords
Georgia Work Ready Program , Wiregrass Region , Economic , Stakeholders , workers , labor
Alternative Title
Abstract
The purpose of this descriptive study was to determine the perceptions of stakeholders of the economic and socioeconomic effectiveness and benefits of the Wiregrass Work Ready regional program, with regard to human capital and the established goals of the program. The study was designed to provide a continuous improvement document and contribute to the body of knowledge through case study analysis of the interaction of three teams and three groups. Data were collected using a survey instrument designed specifically for this purpose.
Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the responses to the survey instrument and cross tabulation of percentage responses and frequencies were reported. Chi-square analysis was used to test the null hypothesis that there is no relationship between team affiliation, county of residence, and level of participation. Open ended questions were utilized to draw specific areas of improvement without regard to population demographics.
The findings of this study identified that no one common theme existed with regard to the content areas of improvement and the respective program elements. Team membership, county of residence, and level of participation were factors for the difference of perceptions for the following items: 1) identification of common training needs; 2) understanding of linkages between business and industry leaders and education and training; 3) engagement and participation of stakeholders in productive meetings; 4) outreach and promotion for the achievement of goals; and 5) ability of workers to demonstrate skills.