A project was conducted to study impacts of vocational education research and development with special emphasis on the job placement and followup program in Indiana. The specific objectives were (1) to investigate the impact of R & D projects in vocational education and the conceptual and methodological problems in impact studies, and (2) to…

The development of apprenticeship programs in several Latin American countries was investigated with a focus on the results of an industrial apprenticeship program in Santiago, Chile. The program studied was the Instituto Nacional de Capacitacion Profesional (INACAP), the national vocational training institute of Chile. The purpose of the study…

To determine the effectiveness of the Appalachian Maryland Experience-Based Career Education (EBCE) Project in meeting its aims and objectives, a third-party evaluation was conducted for 1977-78. Forty students in grade 12 participated in the project, spending four days a week at selected career sites and a day at the EBCE Learning Center…

Three Florida counties (Broward, Orange, and Pinellas) formed a consortium for demonstrating the most effective methods and techniques in career education at the secondary level. A career education model was developed which was designed to provide (1) career awareness and exploration experiences for all students, 9-12; (2) alternative salable…

Norway's career guidance system and policies were evaluated. The review team met with policymakers and guidance practitioners in the public and private sectors, analyzed data from a national questionnaire, and reviewed pertinent documentation. The evaluation focused on the following areas: splitting educational/vocational guidance from personal…