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Workforce Education & Development
Mission and Goal Statements
Among all the riches a nation may possess, its people - its human resources, its human capital - is the most important. The value of this human resource depends not on size, however, but on the technical and intellectual skills its members possess (Gray & Herr, 1998).
If our country is to maintain a world-class standard of living, it must hold its own in a competitive global marketplace. Through our strong commitment to diversity, our mission is to develop highly competent "workers" through the preparation of "world-class" workforce educators who prepare them for the challenges of the 21st century.
In order to meet this mission, our goal is to provide programs which prepare individuals from diverse backgrounds who are highly educated, technologically skilled, highly productive and as a result, able to prepare the "world-class" worker.
Careers in Workforce Education & Development
The Workforce Education & Development Program at UNLV is dedicated to preparing highly competent professionals in the following careers:
- Career and technical secondary education (pre-service and in-service);
- Training/HRD/Workplace Learning and Performance;
- Community college and postsecondary education;
- Program administration and leadership;
- Instructional design;
- Employment, job placement and career transition services; and,
- Other positions in education and workforce development.
The Workforce Education & Development program attracts diverse students and it is designed to provide them with real-life learning experiences, stimulating instruction that is interesting, relevant and inspires thoughtful reflection for change. The program further enhances competence and confidence in our graduate's abilities to prepare and lead the workforce of tomorrow.
Programs
- Workforce Education & Development Undergraduate Program
- Workforce Education & Development Graduate Program
- Career & Technical Teacher Licensure
- Workplace Learning & Performance
- Business and Industry Teacher Licensure
Send questions or comments to:
Dr. Cecilia Maldonado-Daniels (Program Coordinator)
cecilia.maldonado@unlv.edu
