Study the feasibility of implementing employer-preferred alternative delivery method(s) for short-term, occupational specific, employee training

Abstract

Technology is revolutionizing the art of instruction and employee training. Moreover, it is impacting traditional delivery methods for short-term, occupational specific, employee training in higher education. Alternative delivery method(s) provide educational experience for learners anyway, anyplace, and anytime. For Lakeshore Technical College to remain the quality educational provider of choice in its District, alternative delivery methods for employee training must be a serious consideration. The purpose of this study was to obtain input from customers about factors influencing declining seminar and workshop enrollments at the College during the 2000-2001 academic term. The primary focus was on finding out what mode(s) of alternative delivery was preferred by employers to meet their short-term employee training needs. The research results will assist the College in identifying solutions to returning seminar and workshop enrollments to their proper level or higher