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1973
Divided into seven sections and written in a 2-column format in both English and French, this document presents statistical data on the following vocational schools and training programs in operation in Canada during the 1970-71 academic year: (1) publicly sponsored post-secondary courses, (2) publicly-operated vocational schools, (3)…
Descriptors: Career Development, Labor Force Development, Postsecondary Education, Statistical Data
Thom, Gordon A., Ed. – 1986
The Making Canada Productive project, a human resource initiative undertaken by the Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC), is described in this monograph. An introductory chapter discusses the need for and aim of the project (i.e., to improve work force productivity through training, using creative partnerships between industry, labor,…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Cooperative Education, Cooperative Programs, Corporate Support
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Taylor, Alison; Lehmann, Wolfgang – Alberta Journal of Educational Research, 2002
Examination of old and new vocational initiatives in Alberta suggests that educators and employers support new school-to-work programs (Tech Prep; Registered Apprenticeships; Careers, the Next Generation). However, these programs are hampered by mixed policy messages; the resilience of existing practices; and lack of provincial resources,…
Descriptors: Career Exploration, Education Work Relationship, Educational Change, Educational Objectives
Alberta Learning, Edmonton. Apprenticeship and Industry Training. – 1999
This manual is a reference on the apprenticeship and industry training system for local and provincial apprenticeship committee members, presiding officers, and secretaries in Alberta. Section 1 contains an overview of Alberta's apprenticeship and industry training system. Section 2 provides an overview of the apprenticeship and industry training…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Advisory Committees, Apprenticeships, Blue Collar Occupations
Manning, Sabine, Ed.; Dif, M'Hamed, Ed. – 2001
These proceedings are comprised of 23 presentations on research in European vocational education and human resource development. Papers include "Developing Information and Communication Technology Capability in Higher Education in the United Kingdom (UK)" (Nick Boreham); "Methodological Issues in the Study of Organizational…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Apprenticeships, Computer Assisted Manufacturing, Education Work Relationship
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Yukon Dept. of Education, White Horse. – 1986
This document was created as part of "Yukon 2000," a Yukon government initiative for steering social and economic growth. The expressed intent of the training strategy is to direct government efforts toward preparing people for existing and potential employment in the Yukon. In some areas, the strategy confirms program directions already…
Descriptors: American Indians, Community Colleges, Community Cooperation, Community Involvement
Lasonen, Johanna, Ed. – 1999
This document contains 21 papers and an introduction on work force preparation in a global context. The following papers are included: "Introduction" (Johanna Lasonen); "Access of Girls and Women to Vocational Education: Implications for the Workplace in Swaziland" (Comfort B. S. Mndebele); "Intersectoral Approaches to…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Access to Education, Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy