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Schell, John W.; Brauchle, Paul E. – Journal of Studies in Technical Careers, 1986
The authors suggest a computerized approach to evaluation of the progress of job training programs. The approach has great potential to meet the needs of managers of Job Training Partnership Act employment and training programs. (Author/CH)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Computer Uses in Education, Job Training, Program Evaluation
White, Tony; And Others – Transition, 1987
The authors discuss problems of Great Britain's Youth Training Scheme (YTS), including high dropout rates, uneven program quality, and the program's image with employers. (CH)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Foreign Countries, Job Training, Outcomes of Education
Training and Development Journal, 1986
Presents results of a national survey of training and development executives concerning the state of U.S. employee training. Examples of the topics covered by the survey include corporate philosophy, staffing considerations, needs assessment, training participation, program topics, methods and materials, and program evaluation. (CT)
Descriptors: Instructional Materials, Job Training, Labor Force Development, Needs Assessment

Swanson, Richard A.; Sleezer, Catherine M. – Journal of European Industrial Training, 1987
The Training Effectiveness Evaluation system provides three categories of tools for planning evaluation of industrial training programs, gathering the needed information, and reporting it. These categories are (1) satisfaction, (2) learning, and (3) performance. (CH)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Cost Effectiveness, Evaluation Methods, Job Training

Akin-Ogundeji, O. – Journal of European Industrial Training, 1987
The author focuses on training practices in Nigeria. Discussion centers on the general approach to management and supervisory training, with particular attention to (1) characteristics of training programs for small, medium, and large companies and (2) the procedures used to arrive at training plans and needs. Evaluation practices are also…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Developing Nations, Education Work Relationship, Foreign Countries

Saks, Daniel H.; Smith, Ralph E. – Education and Urban Society, 1981
This paper examines vintage (cohort), environmental, and structural problems associated with youth employment, and discusses strategies for improving job opportunities. Evaluates effects of the Elementary Secondary Education Act, Vocational Education Act, Youth Entitlement Demonstration, Supported Work Demonstration, and Job Corps. (JCD)
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Disadvantaged Youth, Employment Opportunities, Employment Problems
Office of Vocational and Adult Education (ED), Washington, DC. Div. of Adult Education and Literacy. – 1998
During its 8-year history, the federal Adult Education for the Homeless Program (AEH) pioneered new methods of service to adults in need and benefited over 320,000 homeless adults and families. Despite an evaluation that documented program success, funding was rescinded from the 1995 federal budget and never reinstated. AEH programs developed the…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Disabilities, Economically Disadvantaged, Federal Aid
Further Education Unit, London (England). – 1987
This paper describes a study undertaken to determine quality and needs in work-related nonadvanced further education (NAFE) in England. The descriptive paper is organized in nine sections. The first section introduces the project, which focused on a description of issues of quality in respect to content, structure, and delivery of curricula for…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Curriculum Design, Delivery Systems, Educational Improvement
Public/Private Ventures, Philadelphia, PA. – 1983
Two approaches to private sector participation in employment and training programs for economically disadvantaged out-of-school youth (16-21 years old) are discussed in this report. The two approaches are: (1) subsidized work experience in the private sector, which tries to foster good work habits leading to employment; and (2) occupational…
Descriptors: Business Responsibility, Demonstration Programs, Economically Disadvantaged, Employment Programs
William T. Grant Foundation, Washington, DC. Commission on Work, Family, and Citizenship. – 1992
These 24 essays look at what is wrong with federal employment training efforts and offer ideas for building a more effective system. A preface describes "The Governance of Federal Employment and Training Efforts" (Halperin). An "Introduction" (Zuckerman) discusses the sources of these essays that explore the implications of…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Community Organizations, Employment Programs, Federal Aid
Employment and Training Administration (DOL), Washington, DC. – 1994
This report summarizes the program activities and research and evaluation projects sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) during program year 1990 and fiscal year 1991. Chapter 1, which focuses on program activities, discusses the activities of advisory groups and other initiatives undertaken…
Descriptors: Adult Programs, Advisory Committees, American Indians, Annotated Bibliographies
Robinson, Chris – 1999
For the past 20-30 years, both Indonesia and Australia have placed considerable emphasis on reforming their systems of technical and vocational education and training (TVET). Indonesia has focused on expanding secondary-level TVET, whereas Australia has emphasized provision of postsecondary-level vocational education and training (VET). Two…
Descriptors: Apprenticeships, Comparative Analysis, Competence, Competency Based Education