Using Critical Race Theory as a Lens to Understand Employer-Supported Education

Authors

Jill Castek, University of Arizona
Kathy Harris, Portland State UniversityFollow
Gloria E. Jacobs, Portland State UniversityFollow
Jen Vanek, World Education Inc

Sponsor

The 21 CLEO research is supported by a generous grant from the Walmart Foundation.

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

2021

Subjects

Adult learning, Critical pedagogy, Critical race theory

Abstract

This work is part of a larger project focused on understanding a changing and dynamic learning ecosystem

● frontline service workers participate in workforce or employer supported learning opportunities.

● includes data from 45 interviews with worker learners and individuals who provide support to them, such as teachers, managers, and career navigators.

● Interviewees come from all parts of the United States and work in retail, healthcare, hospitality, transportation, and other industries.

Description

Presented at the Coalition on Adult Basic Education Virtual Conference COABE 2021

Persistent Identifier

https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/37454

Citation Details

Castek, Jill; Harris, Kathy; Jacobs, Gloria E.; and Vanek, Jen, "Using Critical Race Theory as a Lens to Understand Employer-Supported Education" (2021). 21CLEO Presentations and Publications. 2.
https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/37454