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 LAA28953; Mon, 24 Nov 1997 11:47:49 -0500 (EST) Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 11:47:49 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <19971124164919171.AAA186@[130.91.108.79]> 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: hopey@literacy.upenn.edu (Chris Hopey) To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-TECHNOLOGY:92] RE: technology and employment X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas X-Mailer: QuickMail Pro 1.5 Status: RO 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 http://www.literacyonline.org 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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