After reviewing several of the problems facing educators in our changing society, the author focuses on the specific problem of providing adequate vocational education for rural youth. The ideas of community involvement in vocational education via business and industry advisory councils, plus more money for rural schools, are seen as possible…

This comprehensive volume attempts (1) to show the extent to which legislative acts of the 1960's have made an impact in using national resources to provide persons with necessary preparations for employment; and (2) contains a major portion of what the states and territories know about their own vocational education students, programs, costs, and…

This multi-authored book concentrates on how vocational education can help alleviate youth unemployment. G. Swanson reviews the role of vocational education in the nation's employment and training programs. He discusses education and training legislation, changes in legislative and program emphasis, and the national commitment to institution-based…