The Wisconsin Council on Vocational Education's seven recommendations, based on testimony given at a statewide public hearing at Oshkosh State Correctional Institute, are the following: (1) creation of an independent, cabinet-level corrections department; (2) establishment of an annual vocational, technical, and adult education scholarship for…

Reports the results of the National Commission for Employment Policy's report on populations served by the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA). Results indicate that Hispanic Americans are underrepresented in JTPA programs; Hispanic community-based organizations are currently being polled to identify reasons for this underrepresentation. (CH)

Lessons regarding performance measurement that have been learned since the inception of the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) include the following: (1) performance standards drive program behavior; (2) performance standards should clearly reflect policy goals; (3) incentives get results; (4) keep it simple; and (5) performance standards are a…

Discusses coordination, similarities, and differences among the Job Training Partnership Act, adult education, and vocational education. Highlights Illinois' approach to increasing joint planning and coordination among these three federal programs. (JOW)

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)

Discusses finding ways to satisfy the 100 percent matching funds requirement of the Job Training Partnership Act. One solution is to demonstrate matches that already exist. The following sources for Federal, state, and local matching are examined: vocational education Federal funds to institutions of higher learning; Pell Grants; state adult…

Consists of four articles describing company and government policies concerning helping dislocated workers. Discusses (1) pre- and post-layoff services at General Motors, (2) placement services for geologists displaced by the collapse of the petroleum industry, (3) the Job Training Partnership Act, and (4) information services for laid-off…

Worker dislocation is a major problem in Wisconsin. Services needed include provision of coping mechanisms, job search methods, and retraining. A partnership between the state and the Wisconsin American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations was created to provide these services and referrals, as well as preventive training…

Analysis of survey responses from 98 Wisconsin education/job programs administrators resulted in the following recommendations, among others: (1) Private Industry Council (PIC) members must play a more meaningful role in the oversight of local programs and should receive inservice education from the Division of Employment and Training Policy…

The Richland County (Ohio) Welfare Coordination Project had three main goals: (1) to examine the roles, functions, and allowable service activities of each of four agencies involved in adult education, training, and job placement efforts; (2) to develop a systematic approach to the selection of service providers for clients; and (3) to develop…

The author reviews two studies relating to the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) and its service to disabled individuals. Results showed that high school dropouts and welfare recipients are targeted often by the Service Delivery Areas and that 92 percent of the participants are economically disadvantaged. (CH)

These proceedings represent major addresses, panel presentations, and abstracts of workshops from a conference to develop partnerships, coordination, and cooperation among the correctional education field. Federal agencies, professional organizations, and the private sector in addressing juvenile and adult offender education needs. The two major…

Adult retraining is an important area for educators to understand because there appear to be some changes developing in the delivery of education and training. One change relates to the entry of private enterprise into the training field, such as the computer courses being held by Radio Shack. Other changes concern the population to be educated.…

A study examined the characteristics and experiences of school dropouts who participated in training programs authorized under Title IIA of the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA). The data were obtained through the quick-turnaround portion of the Job Training Quarterly Survey (JTQS) and were extracted from service delivery area administration…

Describes programs at the Wilco Area Career Center (Illinois) where vocational training is provided for secondary students at the junior/senior level. Also discusses the relationship between the center and the Will County Private Industry Council, completing a Request for Proposal (RFP), demonstrating program quality for the RFP, and keeping costs…