National Academies of Sciences Engineeri National Academy of Engineering Division of Behavioral and Social Scie
Skilled technical occupationsa "defined as occupations that require a high level of knowledge in a technical domain but do not require a bachelora (TM)s degree for entrya "are a key component of the U.S. economy. In response to globalization and advances in science and technology, American firms are demanding workers with greater proficiency in literacy and numeracy, as well as strong interpersonal, technical, and problem-solving skills. However, employer surveys and industry and government reports have raised concerns that the nation may not have an adequate supply of skilled technical...
Skilled technical occupationsa "defined as occupations that require a high level of knowledge in a technical domain but do not require a bachelora ...
National Academies of Sciences Engineeri Division of Behavioral and Social Scienc Committee on National Statistics
In October 2016, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine convened a 1-day public workshop on Principles and Practices for Federal Program Evaluation. The workshop was organized to consider ways to bolster the integrity and protect the objectivity of the evaluation function in federal agenciesa "a process that is essential for evidence-based policy making. This publication summarizes the presentations and discussions from the workshop.
In October 2016, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine convened a 1-day public workshop on Principles and Practices for Fed...