The author discusses criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of a secondary business program. Topics covered are (1) curriculum, including competency-based programs, technological considerations, basic business and economic education, and basic skills; (2) advisory committees; (3) student organizations; and (4) professional activities of…

A study was conducted to show the effect that participation in workplace committees has on committee members. The subjects were 34 members of Workplace Education Center (WEC) projects of ABC Canada who work on establishing and maintaining workplace literacy initiatives; they were interviewed by phone or in group discussions. The study found that,…