[NIFL-TECHNOLOGY:92] RE: technology and employment

From: Chris Hopey (hopey@literacy.upenn.edu)
Date: Mon Nov 24 1997 - 11:47:49 EST


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I recommend you connect with Lynda Ginsburg at NCAL.  Her e-mail is
ginsburg@literacy.upenn.edu

Christopher E. Hopey
Senior Researcher
National Center on Adult Literacy/
International Literacy Institute
Graduate School of Education
University of Pennsylvania
3901 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-3111
PH: 215-898-2100 FAX: 215-898-9804
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Barb Van Horn wrote:
>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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