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| VocEd | 4 |
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| Journal Articles | 4 |
| Opinion Papers | 2 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 2 |
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Nelson, Orville – VocEd, 1984
Reports on a national survey on area vocational-technical schools, describing by state the students served, governance systems, sources of financial support, and needs and problems. (SK)
Descriptors: Financial Support, National Surveys, Postsecondary Education, Regional Schools
Crewdson, Alex – VocEd, 1984
At Clover Park Vocational Technical Institute in Tacoma, Washington, the overriding goal is preparing students for the job market. The school has an overall placement rate of 92 percent of its graduates. (SK)
Descriptors: Employment Potential, Job Training, Postsecondary Education, Regional Schools
Gray, Bruce; And Others – VocEd, 1984
Describes the features and programs of area vocational-technical schools, one of the principal systems for delivering vocational and technical education in the United States. (SK)
Descriptors: Competency Based Education, Postsecondary Education, Regional Schools, Secondary Education
Phillips, Ione – VocEd, 1979
Focusing on area vocational-technical schools, this article describes several successful vocational programs across the U.S. and explains their role in community improvement, economic development, adult education, and community activities. (LRA)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Development, Community Involvement, Economic Development
