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Download full textVaughan, Roger J. – 1989
Economists are aware of the importance of human capital in the process of development, whereas policy makers are only now exploring its implications, pressed by demands for more jobs and higher incomes. Recent research in the dynamics of labor markets illustrates how the results can help shape education and training policy in the United States.…
Descriptors: Corporate Education, Economic Impact, Educational Policy, Educational Research
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. – 1983
This congressional report contains testimony dealing with on-the-job and apprenticeship training programs. More specifically, the testimony focused on the employment problems, educational and training needs, and programs available to assist unemployed as well as underemployed Vietnam era veterans. Included among those agencies and organizations…
Descriptors: Apprenticeships, Disabilities, Educational Legislation, Educational Needs
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, Paris (France). – 1982
This report consists of an analysis of labor market conditions in Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) member countries and an exploration of possible future policy responses to the problems of unemployment. Covered in the labor market analysis are the following topics: the macro-economic environment (macro-economic trends…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Demography, Economic Factors, Economics
Mills, Jack; Biswas, Radha Roy – 2003
When interviewed in spring 2003, officials in 16 states with a demonstrated commitment to job training provided data on 30 state-financed programs in their states. An analysis of the data yielded the following findings: (1) when recent, long-term, and projected declines are considered, funding is declining for 22 of the 30 programs studied; (2) in…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Adult Education, Educational Demand, Educational Finance
Pittman, Karen J.; And Others – 1994
Several recently commissioned Department of Labor reports and other publications examining youth employment and training (E&T) programs were reviewed, and the findings were synthesized into a proposed framework for reviewing current and recommended directions for youth E&T programs with consideration for available research on youth development. It…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Change Strategies, Education Work Relationship, Educational Change
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources. – 1982
This congressional report contains testimony given in relation to the passage of the Vocational and Adult Education Consolidation Act (S. 2325). (The Vocational and Adult Education Consolidation Act is legislation designed to consolidate existing federal vocational and adult education programs, to simplify requirements for states and other…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Basic Skills, Block Grants, Educational Finance
Moriarity, Joseph B. – 1981
As more legislation is passed pertaining to vocational rehabilitation (VR), the VR process becomes increasingly complex. Not only have the populations considered eligible for VR become more diversified, but so have client goals, the range of services offered, and the role of the rehabilitation counselor. This diversification has increased the need…
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Counselor Role, Delivery Systems, Disabilities
