Building Skills For Black Workers

Building Skills for Black Workers assesses the current gap in education and training between African American and white workers, and explores possible remedies. This multi-author volume begins with an examination of the elementary and secondary education system (K-12) and concludes with an analysis of public and private worker training programs.

List of Figures and Tables	p. iv
Foreword	p. ix
Introduction and Overview	p. 1
Figures and Tables	p. 9
Notes	p. 14
The Effect of Class Size and School Vouchers on Minority Achievement	p. 15
Figures and Tables	p. 33
Notes	p. 45
The Digital Divide in Educating Black Students and Workers	p. 51
Tables	p. 65
Notes	p. 75
Racial and Ethnic Differences in the Impact of Job Training on Wages	p. 77
Tables	p. 89
Notes	p. 102
Do Black Workers Lack Soft Skills?	p. 105
Notes	p. 122
The Role of Public Policy in the Skills Development of Black Workers in the 21st Century	p. 127
Notes	p. 147
Bibliography	p. 149
About the Authors	p. 163
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