Volume
45
Issue
1
Abstract
Interviews with rural employers were conducted at two points in time to examine employer needs, hiring practices, attitudes about low-income job applicants, and activities with county workforce development organizations. Employer perspectives were consistent over time and emphasized how employees with limited resources appeared unprepared for the workforce. Intangible characteristics, such as work ethic, attendance, attitude, and appearance, matter. When rural employers, social service agencies, and Extension collaborate in helping adults and families with limited resources, more relevant training programs are possible.
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Recommended Citation
Manoogian, M., Bowman, S. R., & Driscoll, D. M. (2007). Strengthening Our Partnering Efforts to Aid Rural, Low-Income Families by Listening to Employer Experiences. The Journal of Extension, 45(1), Article 11. https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/joe/vol45/iss1/11
