Return-Path: <nifl-womenlit@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id f16ELV920545; Tue, 6 Feb 2001 09:21:46 -0500 (EST) Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2001 09:21:46 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <sa7fc110.059@langate.gsu.edu> Errors-To: alcrsb@langate.gsu.edu Reply-To: nifl-womenlit@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-womenlit@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-womenlit@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Daphne Greenberg" <ALCDGG@langate.gsu.edu> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-womenlit@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-WOMENLIT:1217] Women and workforce training X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Mailer: Novell GroupWise Internet Agent 5.5.3.1 Status: O Content-Length: 1965 Lines: 29 Crystal, Do you know of any model workforce programs that address what you are describing? Daphne >>> alcdgg@langate.gsu.edu 02/05 7:52 PM >>> From: Crystal_McFall@advantica-dine.com (unfortunately, for many, the message came across blank-here it is again) I think the key to addressing this issue is in how we direct our energies as we work with women to build their literacy skills. Our emphasis should be placed on independence and entrepreneurship, rather than simply trying to fit in to get and keep a job. Working for an agency or company is fine and good for many people. A certan amount of conformity is even desireable for one to get along in society. However, we are to address issues of empowerment and entitlement (Yes, I say entitlement. The wealthy and politically influential are not the only ones who with the right to exercise autonomy over their lives.) We need to employ creative strategies to encouraging women to develop and enterprise from their interests and talents. Employment trends of corporate America from the past 10 - 15 years confirm that the most economically "secure" people are those who not only can adapt readily to changing work envoronments, but also people who can be enterprising during a time of downsizing and reorganization. Why do we still use 20th century training models for people who live in the reality of the 21st century? The factory worker model just isn't compatible with high technology. Crystal >>> KathleenBombach@aol.com 02/05/01 10:54 AM >>> Daphne: The thought that came to my mind after reading the GED study is: How high a level of educational attainment does a woman need to live above the poverty line? How high a level does she need if she is the sole support of two children? Is this the goal we should aim for in our programs, especially welfare to work programs? Should we put our energy into comparable worth efforts, or rain women for "men's" occupations? Kathleen Bombach
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