The purpose of this paper is to examine substate linkages between business, labor, and vocational education in Florida. Information for the paper was gathered by reviewing the activities of the Regional Coordinating Councils for Vocational, Adult and Community Education, the Private Industry Councils, the regional consortia, and organized labor.…

The test for today's economy is to create a workforce development system that capitalizes on current opportunities across states, regions, and local communities. The economic environment is positive, with tight, dynamic, and global labor markets. The business need for job-ready, entry-level workers; high-skilled workers; and workers who can…

This document describes the partnerships to be forged among regional schools, colleges, and Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) agencies to offer the youth of Clermont and Hamilton counties in Ohio educational experiences leading to a high school diploma and the level of beginning technician, or an associate degree and the level of master…

These proceedings consist of papers presented at a conference devoted to educational resource sharing. Included in the volume are the following papers: "Educational Resource Sharing: The Challenge for Illinois" by Lewis D. Patterson; "Resource Sharing: The Test Is Yet to Come," by John W. Huther; "A Response to the…

This handbook provides practical assistance to all personnel involved with the development, organization, and maintenance of student services within the Illinois Education for Employment system. Part I focuses on organization of the Student Services Committees (SSCs). It defines student services; outlines considerations in the organizational…