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Stoll, William F. – Journal of Studies in Technical Careers, 1988
This article describes examples of new food product development activities engaged in at the University of Minnesota Technical College with local industry, showing how they have been used as teaching models in the classroom. These activities have led to a program of New Product Development Assistance for small food companies in southeastern…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Food Processing Occupations, Postsecondary Education, Program Development

Bilderback, Gerald W.; Leitzel, Thomas C. – Journal of Studies in Technical Careers, 1988
Describes a model that includes all available local resources in addressing the unique problems of underprepared adults in attaining economic independence. The model uses a synergistic approach in helping individuals through Chesapeake College's (Maryland) occupational training programs. (JOW)
Descriptors: Adult Vocational Education, Economic Development, Job Training, Postsecondary Education

Johnson, John R.; Klemm, Robert W. – Journal of Studies in Technical Careers, 1979
A five-step method of instructional program evaluation is described, which helps insure educators that their graduates will continue to gain employment and that courses will continue to teach skills sought by employers. The steps are self-identification, target groups, requirements, data reduction, and program development. (CT)
Descriptors: Career Education, Job Skills, Program Design, Program Development

Day, Philip R., Jr. – Journal of Studies in Technical Careers, 1984
This article discusses the successful implementation of a unique customized training program for steel and other industries. A contextual framework for understanding both the process and the product is presented. Traditional labor management problems are examined as well as the DACUM (Developing a Curriculum) procedure of identifying job-related…
Descriptors: Administrative Problems, Behavioral Objectives, Industrial Training, Job Skills

Napoli, Dorothy F. – Journal of Studies in Technical Careers, 1982
Technical program planners tailor curricula to the needs of industry, sometimes giving minimal attention to the needs of students. Application of the problem-solving model creates new jobs to meet the needs of students as well as industry. (Author)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Higher Education, Job Development, Job Placement

Pletcher, Belinda; And Others – Journal of Studies in Technical Careers, 1988
Consists of four program descriptions related to economic development efforts involving two-year postsecondary educational institutions. Topics include statewide industrial training network among education, business, and government in Kansas; operation of business centers and economic development offices at Illinois schools; an Illinois regional…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Coordination, Economic Development, Industrial Training

Greenberg, Joseph A. – Journal of Studies in Technical Careers, 1984
The author discusses partnerships between the private sector and postsecondary institutions and their applicability in different college and workplace environments. He further suggests that both parties employ planning strategies in order to achieve the best results. Partnership patterns discussed include cross training; cooperative work-study;…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Colleges, Community Colleges, Consultation Programs