Alabama's economy is currently trending towards a crisis due to the lack of skilled talent to fill the technical positions in the growing labor market. It is no secret that Career and Technical Education (CTE) participants are linked to many positive educational and labor market outcomes. However, little information is available about the…

In recent years Norway and Switzerland have introduced local training agencies (TAs), local intermediary organisations consisting of firms involved in apprentice training. In both countries, the starting point for the formation of the TA was roughly similar: enabling more firms to participate in apprentice training. Despite similar tasks, TAs have…

This study identifies, analyses and categorises educational and training (ET) initiatives implemented by local and regional authorities (LRAs) across the European Union (EU). LRAs' responsibility in education and training varies importantly among Member States, but the evidence gathered through this study tells a story of active contribution of…

Industry policy emphasises the importance of competition between firms as the basis of efficient markets and as a stimulus for improved firm efficiency. Yet research has shown that much can be gained from cooperation among firms in a range of activities, especially those involving the transfer of knowledge, such as training. These cooperative…

The article, first of four-part series, defines cooperative vocational education. Common terms are defined, advantages of the cooperative method are listed, and seven types of cooperative vocational education are differentiated. (AG)

A profile of New York State reveals that 335 persons from 254 agencies are actively involved in the development and operation of nearly half the State's Health occupations education programs. The functions of advisory groups are described and several types of partnership programs are outlined. (MS)

How four small schools cooperate to provide comprehensive vocational education programs. (Editor)

The author suggests that it is wrong to attempt to equate the responsibilities of a cooperative vocational teacher-coordinator with those of a regular classroom teacher. He lists the competencies of an effective teacher-coordinator and the guidelines for establishing cooperative programs through school, local, state, and federal levels. (KP)

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)

Discusses the commonalities which exist among the various substantive areas of vocational education in terms of related objectives, knowledge and abilities, and methodologies. (BC)

The WIFO Gateway to Research on Education in Europe (http://www.wifo-gate.org) is an Internet portal focusing on vocational education and training and human resource development. Launched 10 years ago by the Research Forum Education and Society (Wissenschaftsforum Bildung und Gesellschaft-WIFO) Berlin, it has developed in several stages in close…

The community college can take advantage of its opportunities by making a prime commitment to occupational education and establishing a close liaison with business and industry. (GR)

To ensure that students receive the best possible vocational program, vocational educators must strive to do more than just give lip service to the concept of articulation. They must implement the activities which will provide the proper ingredients and mix to create successful institutional coordination. (Author/JOW)

Oklahoma's work study program for handicapped high school students, a cooperative effort between public schools and the State Departments of Education and Human Services, is described. Responsibilities of each party are discussed, and basic training elements (adjustment training, career awareness, and employer-employee relations) are noted.…

In order to coordinate efforts in occupational education, there must be common instructional goals at the high school and postsecondary levels, standardization of skill competencies, and instructor awareness of what others teach and what employers expect. In addition, student proficiency evaluation and interinstitutional counselor communication…