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Texas State Dept. of Commerce, Austin, TX. State Job Training Coordinating Council. – 1990
This series of reports explores a statewide solution to the work force problems in Texas. The previous report, A Call to Action, described the current status of the Texas work force and introduced the concept of the Human Investment System as a means to improve that status by making human investment and people-serving programs and services in…
Descriptors: Economic Development, Hotlines (Public), Job Training, Labor Force Development
Howard, Walter R. – 1986
For those individuals wishing to know more about the topic, this publication provides an introduction to industry-specific training. The need for industry-specific training programs (ISTPs) is addressed. An overview follows of how to develop the capacity needed in state and local organizations to design and implement industry-specific programs. A…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Economic Development, Educational Needs, Industrial Training
Texas State Dept. of Commerce, Austin, TX. State Job Training Coordinating Council. – 1990
This document is the first of a projected series of reports that explores a statewide solution to the problems of work force quality in Texas. This initial report describes the current status of the Texas work force and introduces the concept of the Human Investment System as a means to improve that status by making human investment and…
Descriptors: Developmental Programs, Economic Development, Economic Factors, Educational Development
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Turnage, Janet J. – American Psychologist, 1990
Reviews the status of new workplace technologies. Discusses the impact of these new technologies on individual employees, on management methods, and on organizational structure and design. Discusses the role of industrial psychologists, and how they might contribute to systematic research aimed at productivity improvement. (JS)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Computers, Industrial Psychology, Labor Force Development
Mizio, Emelicia, Ed. – 1985
This report describes the status of New York's Puerto Rican community and calls for greater corporate, philanthropic, government and community support for change. A brief introduction argues that Puerto Ricans represent a vast resource and must be assisted in gaining their rightful access to the mainstream, for the benefit of all society. The need…
Descriptors: Community Development, Criminal Law, Economic Development, Education
Hoyt, Kenneth – Wisconsin Vocational Educator, 1989
The author states that the labor force will include increasing numbers of the poor, minorities, and women. The educational system helps these individuals prepare for jobs that will require high levels of skill and education. He discusses six major reform proposals, all of which address career development needs of new labor force entrants. (CH)
Descriptors: Adults, Career Development, Disadvantaged, Education Work Relationship
Gillespie, Ros; Collins, Colin – 1983
After the death of Chairman Mao in 1976, the educational and economic policies of the People's Republic of China changed dramatically. From 1966 to 1976, the central concern of the Cultural Revolution was the distribution of wealth and power. The primary educational goal of this period was to transform the attitudes and thinking of the Chinese…
Descriptors: Capitalism, Economic Development, Educational Objectives, Foreign Countries
Fields, Cheryl M. – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1987
Private organizations and state governments are increasingly seeking out businesses with training needs they cannot fulfill themselves and finding community colleges willing to set up flexible retraining programs quickly. (MSE)
Descriptors: Consultants, Higher Education, Labor Force Development, Labor Needs
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Sek-Hong, Ng – International Labour Review, 1987
Describes the evolution of government labor force development policy in Hong Kong, which has a developing market economy. Discusses the private sector's approach to training the labor force and covers salient features of the system that are likely to determine future orientations. (CH)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Case Studies, Developing Nations, Economic Development
National Alliance of Business, Inc., Washington, DC. – 1987
The U.S. economy is undergoing a transition that may rival the changes produced by the Industrial Revolution. The general directions are clear: an ever smaller share of the nation's work force is employed in the manufacturing sector; service sector industries are the source of most new jobs; and some "high tech" industries have had explosive…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Economic Development, Education Work Relationship, Employment Qualifications
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Goalder, James S.; Mann, William H. – Journal of Employment Counseling, 1981
Discusses common disadvantages of most current Employability Development Plans (EDPs) and suggests specific remedies that organize the decision-making thrust of employability counseling. Presents a theory-based, developmental model for assessment and EDP systems, and reviews general problems in implementing this model. (Author)
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Career Development, Decision Making, Employment Counselors
Evangelauf, Jean – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1987
The rising supply of doctors, less-than-optimal health of Americans, increased health care costs, and fewer students deciding to become physicians suggest the need for a new concept of medicine and medical education, including a broader view of health and more interdisciplinary study. (MSE)
Descriptors: Career Choice, Change Strategies, Competition, Curriculum Development
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Saha, Arunodaya – Journal of European Industrial Training, 1987
Discusses the role of training in Japanese economic development and how Japanese training practices may be transferred to other cultures. Describes practices of both small and large industries, including quality control circles, cross-training, training for maintenance, supervisory training, designer training, and interdepartmental collaboration.…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Economic Development, Education Work Relationship, Foreign Countries
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Sargent, Alice G. – Group and Organization Studies, 1981
Discusses organizational problems that arise from traditional sex-role behaviors. Presents androgyny as a concept that can be integrated with behavioral-science training programs, especially human-resource-management programs. Cites examples of traditional behavior and suggests ways for male and female employees to acquire androgynous behavior.…
Descriptors: Androgyny, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Problems, Competence
Griffin, Dean – Vocational Education Journal, 1989
The author states that vocational education can join in partnerships with industry, labor, and government to contribute to economic development. Examples of current programs are included. The "joint venture" concept is explained and ideas for forming joint ventures are shared. (CH)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Cooperative Programs, Corporate Education, Economic Development
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