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    Statement of Hal Salzman: hearing on "Immigration Reforms Needed to Protect Skilled American Workers" submitted to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. Senate, March 17, 2015

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    Testimony on the high-skill guestworker visa programs; impact on the IT laborforce, STEM supply, and impact of proposed legislative changes.Submitted written testimony of Hal Salzman (34 p.

    Oral testimony: Statement of Hal Salzman: hearing on "Immigration Reforms Needed to Protect Skilled American Workers" submitted to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. Senate, March 17, 2015

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    Oral testimony on the high-skill guestworker visa programs; impact on the IT laborforce, STEM supply, and impact of proposed legislative changes.Oral testimony of Hal Salzman (3 p.

    Will Science and Engineering Now Be a Good Career?

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    Before rushing to panicked conclusions about a math and science crisis in every classroom and college, let us take an evidence-based approach to addressing the nation's future.This Commentary originally published as "Will Science and Engineering Now Be a Good Career?" As first appeared in Education Week November 11, 2009. Reprinted with permission from the authors

    The 'New' Globalization of Engineering: How the Offshoring of Advanced Engineering Affects Competitiveness and Development

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    Changes in the strategies of multinationals and in the global distribution and movement of technologists have accelerated a “new” globalization of engineering. Field studies with our colleagues in China, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, the UK, and the U.S., lead us to consider in this paper aspects of the recent offshoring of advanced engineering to emerging economies. We examine the potential consequences for multinationals and their home countries of the new globalization of engineering, many of which are unintended, suggesting the need for greater attention by managers, government policymakers and scholars

    Ralph's car rattle (talking)

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    Hal Grant tells a story about a dangerous car ride. This interview is being conducted by Kip Lornell with a group of musicians and announcers who used to perform on live radio, in Roanoke Virginia through the late 1930's, 1940's and early 1950's. The group consists of: Lawrence Sink, Wayne Flemming, Virgil Simmons, Saford Hall, Clayton Hall, Mel Linkous, John Harkreader, Paul Reynolds, Lois Firestone, Gordon Reid, Curtis Downey, Bob Crawley, Hal Grant, Bob Reiley, Willie Wright, Johnny Vipperman, Glen Howell, and Dexter Mills. These are members of the Texas Troubadours, Dixie Playboys, and Wanderers of the Wasteland, among others. This takes place in the WDBJ-7 studio, in Roanoke

    Hurley sisters, yodeling (talking)

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    Musicians including Hal Grant discuss other musicians and yodelers. This interview is being conducted by Kip Lornell with a group of musicians and announcers who used to perform on live radio, in Roanoke Virginia through the late 1930's, 1940's and early 1950's. The group consists of: Lawrence Sink, Wayne Flemming, Virgil Simmons, Saford Hall, Clayton Hall, Mel Linkous, John Harkreader, Paul Reynolds, Lois Firestone, Gordon Reid, Curtis Downey, Bob Crawley, Hal Grant, Bob Reiley, Willie Wright, Johnny Vipperman, Glen Howell, and Dexter Mills. These are members of the Texas Troubadours, Dixie Playboys, and Wanderers of the Wasteland, among others. This takes place in the WDBJ-7 studio, in Roanoke

    The Role of Community Colleges in Expanding the Supply of Information Technology Workers

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    Research report for The Urban Institute. This paper examines the role of community colleges in expanding the supply of information technology (IT) workers. Drawing on both quantitative and qualitative methods, we find contrasting evidence on the importance of these institutions. Analysis of the 1994 and 1999 Current Population Survey and interviews with large IT employers indicate that community colleges are not adding significantly to the supply of IT workers. However, enrollment data and case studies of four community colleges suggest that students undertake a substantial amount of IT training at community colleges. While graduation rates are low, enrollment in community college IT programs is high. Moreover, there is evidence that community colleges contribute to retraining workers who are already in IT jobs, those switching to IT careers in mid-life, and those with previous bachelor’s degrees.Originally published by The Urban Institute. Copyright © May 2000 The Urban Institute

    Community Colleges: Trainers or Retrainers of IT Workers

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    What is the role of community colleges in expanding the supply of information technology workers? Are community colleges responding effectively to the dramatic jump in demand for IT workers by offering solid education and training to a large number of students

    Can Expanding the Use of Computers Improve the Performance of Small Minority- and Women-Owned Enterprises?

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    This study aims at increasing our knowledge in this area by obtaining and analyzing new data to answer three key questions: 1. What performance and productivity gains are achieved when small businesses and minority- and women-owned enterprises (MWEs) implement information technology? What are the potential economic benefits of improving MWEs’ use of information technology? 2. What are the factors that lead some MWEs to take great advantage of computer technologies and that lead others to utilize computers only in a limited way? What are the barriers to MWEs’ adoption and effective use of technology? In particular, how significant are the impacts of constraints on capital, on knowledge of the technology and its possible role in improving businesses, and on the ability to train workers? 3. Is there a gap in computer use that separates small MWEs and small, white-male-owned enterprises? Are MWEs falling behind in adopting and implementing information technologies for important business functions?Originally published by The Urban Institute. Copyright © March 2004 The Urban Institute

    Korean War newscast (talking)

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    Hal Grant talks about an unfortunate broadcast that he made, which somehow turned humorous. This interview is being conducted by Kip Lornell with a group of musicians and announcers who used to perform on live radio, in Roanoke Virginia through the late 1930's, 1940's and early 1950's. The group consists of: Lawrence Sink, Wayne Flemming, Virgil Simmons, Saford Hall, Clayton Hall, Mel Linkous, John Harkreader, Paul Reynolds, Lois Firestone, Gordon Reid, Curtis Downey, Bob Crawley, Hal Grant, Bob Reiley, Willie Wright, Johnny Vipperman, Glen Howell, and Dexter Mills. These are members of the Texas Troubadours, Dixie Playboys, and Wanderers of the Wasteland, among others. This takes place in the WDBJ-7 studio, in Roanoke
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