Higher Education + Workforce Development

In our global, knowledge-based economy, competitive advantage comes from a talented and trained workforce. Drawing on deep expertise in education policy and R&D, SRI's Center for Science, Technology, and Economic Development helps countries, states, regions, and cities evaluate the skills of their workforce and assess training infrastructure needs.

Forecasting the occupations and skills underpinning high-growth industries, SRI develops strategies to recruit new talent and improve homegrown labor pools. SRI also has significant experience in designing and managing higher education institutions, and creating strategies and implementing policies to develop the next generation of leaders.

Projects

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Bridging the Valley: A STEP Ahead for STEM Majors

SRI is evaluating the progress of programs that aim to reverse the trend of declining enrollment in STEM programs at four Virginia colleges, and increase the diversity of STEM majors at each institution.

Topics: Community College: Transitions Higher Education + Workforce Development Science, Technology, Engineering + Mathematics Education
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Career Advancement Accounts for Workforce Development

A talented, trained workforce is necessary for competitive advantage. Increasing the supply of high-quality human resources is central to building competitive industry clusters and sustainable economic growth. Improving employee skills improves company competitiveness.

Topics: Higher Education + Workforce Development
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Evaluation of CISE Pathways to Revitalized Undergraduate Computer Education

The National Science Foundation asked SRI to evaluate its program to transform undergraduate computing education on a national scale.

Topics: 21st Century Skills Community College: Transitions Higher Education + Workforce Development Learning Technologies School Improvement: Curriculum + Instruction Science, Technology, Engineering + Mathematics Education
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Strategic Planning for Saudi Arabia’s KAUST

To determine the optimal focus for the new university, SRI assessed the technology and educational needs and resources of the Kingdom's industry and society.

Topics: Capacity Building Higher Education + Workforce Development Program Design + Implementation Research + Development Programs Strategy Development Technology Opportunities

Press Releases

SRI Releases Report for U.S. Department of Education on Costs and Benefits of Online Learning Programs

An SRI report, Understanding the Implications of Online Learning for Educational Productivity, summarizes research about online learning programs in higher education and offers strategies for implementing such programs effectively in K-12 settings.

Topics: 21st Century Skills Case Studies in Education Higher Education + Workforce Development Learning Technologies
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SRI Report Compares the Global Use of Technology in Education

A new report from SRI International's Center for Technology in Learning compares the use of educational technology for K-12 students in 21 countries.

Topics: Early Childhood Higher Education + Workforce Development International Education Reform School Improvement: Curriculum + Instruction School Improvement: Student Success

Publications

Understanding the Implications of Online Learning for Educational Productivity

To improve educational productivity, In the U.S., online learning alternatives are proliferating rapidly. This report supports educational administrators and policymakers in becoming informed consumers of information about online learning and its potential impact on educational productivity.

Topics: 21st Century Skills Higher Education + Workforce Development Learning Technologies Out-of-School Learning School Improvement Training Systems
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