Among the many educational and econ

Among the many educational and economic impacts the community college has, workforce development (WFD) education and training remains an essential link between a vibrant community and an educated, employed citizenship. Often, a community can trace its success to the operations of a community college, such as the training and education provided to individuals and business/industry professionals. WFD education and training programs within the community college take many forms ranging from welding to office clerical work and financing. WFD programs arise from a variety of sources ranging from the community college itself to business/industry partnerships to state appropriations. This literature review was designed to enhance the understanding of how community college faculty contribute to these community college endeavors. A major area of importance concerning community college faculty involves how the faculty recruitment and selection process occurs in the college. Additionally, this review of the related research presents how community college professional development affects the recruitment and selection process. Providing members of the faculty appropriate training and introducing them to the institutional culture of the college will ensure a long-lasting relationship between the community college and the faculty.