Return-Path: <nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost.nifl.gov [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.8.7/8.8.5) with SMTP id LAA28594; Mon, 24 Nov 1997 11:15:31 -0500 (EST) Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 11:15:31 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <l03110708b09f57b9a7d1@[146.186.96.31]> Errors-To: lmann@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: Barb Van Horn <blv1@psu.edu> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-TECHNOLOGY:91] technology and employment X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Status: RO Dear subscribers, I am working with a film producer who is developing a series on the impact of technology on employment. The program has identified some experts on technology and work as well as some students who either have learned computer skills leading to high-paying jobs or who do not have the skills and are working in low-paying jobs. The producer is interested in finding additional situations to illustrate the "techno-gap" and its effect on employment AND additional experts concerning the impact of technology on work. This program will focus on youth (high school and/or traditional postsecondary aged young adults) rather than adults; however, I'm hoping you can help. If you have suggestions for either locations/programs or experts, please contact me privately. My snail mail and email addresses are part of my signature. Here is the producer's original message to me: >I wanted to ask if you can >suggest any especially interesting or dramatic stories or school-to-work >situations (especially in N.Y., D.C., Boston, Austin or the Bay Area) that >link newly-acquired technological skills with youthful employment or >internships. Because of our program's focus on youth and work (as opposed to >education, race or gender--the other three programs), we would like to >sharpen our focus on stories that link the bridging of the techno-gap between >the "haves" and "have-nots" with the skills needed for employment and the >workforce. Also, we welcome your recommendations for scholars who are >particularly knowledgeable about the impact of technology on work. Barb Van Horn BLV1@PSU.EDU NIFL-workplace list moderator ****************** Barbara Van Horn Assistant Director Institute for the Study of Adult Literacy The Pennsylvania State University 102 Rackley Building University Park, PA 16802-3202 Phone: 814-863-3777 Fax: 814-863-6108
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