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Appendix D: Suggestions from Interactive Sessions
Pages 90-94

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... • Desired learning outcomes include communication, informa tional literacy, creative and flexible thinking, ethical reasoning, self-direction, technology use, global orientation, leadership, professional practice, responsible citizenship, research, and scholarship. Outcomes should be communicated early and mea sured before and after training.
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... Adaptability is a continuous mindset, not a starting and ending point. • More work is needed on special or target groups, including veterans, youth (especially foster care youth)
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... • We need to understand the models to enhance workforce devel opment strategies among Manufacturing USA institutes. • Studies are needed on how existing workers adapt to disruptive midcareer changes.
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... This requires a long-term strategy and a culture of adaptability. • Social support is needed for learning outside of formal learning.
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