Organizations are looking for a well-qualified workforce with the requisite skills, knowledge, and abilities to implement an effective cyber strategy. Academic institutions are facing challenges in meeting the demand for employees with hands-on experience. This exploratory study investigated how academic institutions can use internships to equip…

Globalization and rapid changes in technology have led to a shift in the skills employers need. These changes have resulted in a gap between the skills people have and those required by industry. This exploratory case study sought to better understand the uniquely human skills employers desire and technical educators should teach in order to…

The purpose of this case study was to examine whether written curriculum for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified and non-certified training programs better prepares students for entry-level positions. The theoretical framework based on research by Frase described methodologies for comparing curricula at the system, school, and classroom…

The authors analyze the effectiveness of consulting courses in raising the self-efficacy of participants to cope with the kinds of tasks typically faced by entry-level management consultants. Using data from self-evaluation questionnaires completed by 130 students in three types of consulting courses, the authors find that these courses are…

The United States faces a skills shortage that goes beyond academic and technical skills. Employers report entry-level workers lack the necessary "soft" skills, also referred to as workplace readiness skills, needed for success in the workforce; thus, calling on educational institutions to make improvements in high school curriculum in…

A survey of businesses (n=42) determined hiring practices and job responsibilities of entry-level accountants and found out the course content, computer application requirements, and qualities needed. Results indicate that beginning accounting employees need to be technically literate, strong communicators, and problem solvers. (JOW)

Professionals in aging services (n=70) rated practice competence in interpersonal interactions and accountability as highly important for entry-level professionals. Financial and personnel management ranked lowest. Competencies were changing to reflect changes in the environment and in the needs of older adults and service providers. (SK)

The purpose of this paper is to review the sources of vocational curriculum ?instruction that provides the skills necessary for individuals to perform entry-level jobs at the sub-baccalaureate level ? that may be available from selected federal agencies other than the Office of Vocational and Adult Education at the U.S. Department of Education.…

Nonpublic (n=820) and public (n=200) accountants rated 112 knowledge and skill areas required of entry workers. Some differences in the importance of these requirements for nonpublic and public accountants have implications for accounting curriculum design. (SK)

Personal development courses teaching business education students how to function in a work environment are suggested for curriculum development, along with several learning activities. (LH)

Because of technological advancement, business education must add data processing and computer concepts to traditional areas of instruction. (CH)

Responses from 243 of 400 marketing trainers validated work experience and business/marketing classes as curriculum components. However, high school and technical college marketing programs were not as valued as four-year college programs. (JOW)

Using the DACUM Process, teams reviewed lists of competencies developed in 1993 to revise curriculum standards for entry-level office-related positions. Competencies in organization/operations, information, technology, interpersonal skills, and resources were identified. (JOW)