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Busse, Rodger – Vocational Education Journal, 1992
Today's employers desire a number of qualities in their workers: self-confidence, technical knowledge, positive attitude, communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to learn. Also important are the various aspects of reliability: punctuality, attendance, commitment to excellence, and listening skills. (SK)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Employer Attitudes, Employment Potential, Entry Workers
Kaplan, Irwin; Seymour, Walter – Vocational Education Journal, 1994
The Electronics Industry Association is developing consistent, industry-based, voluntary national skill standards to improve the competence expected of and achieved by work-ready electronics technicians. Participants contribute through an executive advisory board, technical committee, or ad hoc groups. (JOW)
Descriptors: Certification, Electronics Industry, Entry Workers, Job Skills
Dubrul, Rich – Vocational Education Journal, 1993
An exemplary program at Lake Washington Technical College in Kirkland is attractive to students with certain disabilities because of its lower eligibility requirements, hands-on learning, and self-paced instruction. The program prepares students to enter the electronics market as entry-level assemblers. (JOW)
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Electronics, Entry Workers, Mainstreaming
Lombard, Richard C.; Hazelkorn, Michael N. – Vocational Education Journal, 1993
A Wisconsin model called Designated Vocational Instruction establishes linkages among vocational and special educators, guidance and administrative personnel, adult support agencies, parents and students. Its goal is to help students with special needs learn entry-level job skills and competencies. (Author/JOW)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Entry Workers, Mainstreaming, Minimum Competencies
Gray, Kenneth – Vocational Education Journal, 1991
Vocational education can help small business by (1) broadening the type and scope of skills taught; (2) helping prevent labor shortages by preparing disadvantaged and underrepresented groups for employment; and (3) helping small businesses determine their training and development needs. (SK)
Descriptors: Entry Workers, Job Skills, Job Training, Labor Force Development
Anderson, Berger; And Others – Vocational Education Journal, 1986
Describes the School Community Training Program in a Wyoming school district that equips handicapped high school students with vocational skills and prepares them for the entry-level jobs that are available in the community. (CT)
Descriptors: Community Programs, Disabilities, Entry Workers, High Schools
Kolde, Rosemary F. – Vocational Education Journal, 1985
Discusses the increase of women in the labor force; the role of divorce, the women's movement, and marriage at a later age; older women in the work force; economic factors; the kinds of jobs women hold and the earnings they receive; and the implications for vocational education. (CT)
Descriptors: Divorce, Economic Factors, Employed Women, Employment Patterns
