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Jacobs, James – US Department of Education, 2004
The purpose of this paper is to review the sources of vocational curriculum ?instruction that provides the skills necessary for individuals to perform entry-level jobs at the sub-baccalaureate level ? that may be available from selected federal agencies other than the Office of Vocational and Adult Education at the U.S. Department of Education.…
Descriptors: Public Agencies, Entry Workers, Federal Government, Curriculum Development
Delaware State Board for Vocational Education, Milford. – 1987
This guide, prepared for the Delaware State Board of Education and the State Department of Public Instruction, is intended to assist individuals developing curricula to prepare students for entry-level positions in various banking and financial occupations. It is divided into three sections, each of which consists of a cross-referenced listing of…
Descriptors: Banking, Business Education, Curriculum Development, Data Processing Occupations
Johnson, Steven; Winterton, Jonathan – 1999
A task force was convened to identify the nature, extent, and pattern of skill needs and shortages for managerial occupations in the United Kingdom (UK). The task force began by examining the key challenges facing managers in the UK. The following factors were among those considered: economic policies promoting liberalization and deregulation;…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Business Administration, Business Education, Competency Based Education
Karp, Melinda Mechur; Jacobs, James; Hughes, Katherine L. – 2002
The question of how to best prepare nurses for practice continues to be debated extensively. The crux of the debate is whether a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) should be required of all registered nurses in the United States or whether an associate degree in nursing (ADN) and diploma programs adequately prepare novice nurses for practice.…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Access to Education, Accreditation (Institutions), Associate Degrees
Sommers, Paul; Heg, Deena – 2000
Occupational supply and demand in Washington State was examined by comparing projected supplies of skilled workers coming out of the state's community and technical colleges against the projected demand among Washington employers for people qualified to enter particular occupations. The analysis was based on a January 2000 report, information…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Computer Software, Curriculum Development, Definitions