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Gordon, Edward E. – 2000
This book outlines why the skills of the U.S. workforce have become the single most important factor in the competitiveness, not only of individual companies, but of national economies. It documents the widening gap between the need for highly skilled workers and their availability, and it points out the chilling consequences that may occur if the…
Descriptors: Demand Occupations, Economic Development, Employment Patterns, Employment Potential
McGivney, Veronica – 1997
This document, which was developed on the basis of recent research and testimony of small business owners, managers and employees, and training providers, is a basic practical manual for those owners and managers of British small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) who want to initiate or improve staff training and development activities. The…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Case Studies, Check Lists, Education Work Relationship
Wheat, Valerie; Niebel, Christie – 1978
Designed to inform individual women and occupational counselors of blue collar jobs and training opportunities for women in construction and industry, this guide attempts to answer the questions: What is blue collar work? What is apprenticeship and are there entrance requirements? How do I go about finding a blue collar job or getting into an…
Descriptors: Apprenticeships, Blue Collar Occupations, Building Trades, Educational Opportunities