Less-skilled workers & the high-technology economy : a regional jobs strategy for Lawrence, MA
Thesis (M.C.P.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Urban Studies and Planning, 1999.
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| author | Kotelchuck, Tamar, 1971- |
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| spelling | mit-1721.1/93262019-04-12T22:52:24Z Less-skilled workers & the high-technology economy : a regional jobs strategy for Lawrence, MA Regional jobs strategy for Lawrence, MA Kotelchuck, Tamar, 1971- Frank Levy. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Urban Studies and Planning. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Urban Studies and Planning. Urban Studies and Planning. Thesis (M.C.P.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Urban Studies and Planning, 1999. Includes bibliographical references. This research is designed to help job training and economic development practitioners think constructively about the nature of disconnects between low-wage cities and high-wage surrounding regions. Lawrence, MA is used as a case study to examine the unique employment structures and practices of local economies. The primary goal of this thesis is to use first-hand research with regional high-technology employers to address the questions: Does high-tech regional development create living-wage job opportunities for workers who do not have four year college degrees? If so, what type of training and assistance would be necessary to help low income workers access these opportunities? This analysis is conducted in seven parts. It begins with analysis of the fundamental economic dynamics of the Northeastern Region of Massachusetts, which surrounds Lawrence, MA, with a particular focus on the high-tech development along the major regional thoroughfares of Routes 128 and 495. Employment and economic dynamics in Lawrence, MA are then compared and contrasted to those of the surrounding region, with a focus on local and regional job markets for low-income city residents. After describing the interview methodology used, and outlining the criteria for living-wage work, the major findings from interviews with regional employers are summarized. Next, a brief sketch of the strengths and weaknesses of the existing Lawrence job training system in serving the working poor is provided. The last chapter outlines the rationale for public intervention and draws together information about the employment needs and practices of regional living-wage employers and evidence about gaps in the local job training system to suggest ways that an innovative job training program might create value for the City and its residents. Finally, the conclusion recaps the importance of such efforts, their rationale, and briefly outlines some major issues in implementation. by Tamar Kotelchuck. M.C.P. 2005-08-22T20:20:51Z 2005-08-22T20:20:51Z 1999 1999 Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/9326 44043654 eng M.I.T. theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. See provided URL for inquiries about permission. http://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/7582 106 p. 10137396 bytes 10137152 bytes application/pdf application/pdf application/pdf n-us-ma Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
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| title | Less-skilled workers & the high-technology economy : a regional jobs strategy for Lawrence, MA |
| title_full | Less-skilled workers & the high-technology economy : a regional jobs strategy for Lawrence, MA |
| title_fullStr | Less-skilled workers & the high-technology economy : a regional jobs strategy for Lawrence, MA |
| title_full_unstemmed | Less-skilled workers & the high-technology economy : a regional jobs strategy for Lawrence, MA |
| title_short | Less-skilled workers & the high-technology economy : a regional jobs strategy for Lawrence, MA |
| title_sort | less skilled workers the high technology economy a regional jobs strategy for lawrence ma |
| topic | Urban Studies and Planning. |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/9326 |
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