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Carey, Max; Eck, Alan – Occupational Outlook Quarterly, 1984
Describes results of a survey of workers concerning skills needed to obtain a job and training to improve those skills. Sources of training are explored. Occupational patterns are examined by group: executive, administrative, and managerial; professional specialty; technical; sales; clerical, household; service; farming; precision production; and…
Descriptors: Clerical Occupations, Craft Workers, Farm Occupations, Household Workers
San Mateo County Office of Education, Redwood City, CA. Career Preparation Centers. – 1977
This tenth of fifteen sets of Adult Competency Education (ACE) Competency Based Job Descriptions in the ACE kit contains job descriptions for Food Assembler, Injection Molder-Machine Operator, Data Entry Typist, Institutional Cook, and Clerk Typist. Each begins with a fact sheet that includes this information: occupational title, D.O.T. code, ACE…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Vocational Education, Basic Skills, Behavioral Objectives
Office of Vocational and Adult Education (ED), Washington, DC. – 1997
This document provides extensive annotations for 11 skill standards publications available free from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Vocational and Adult Education and the National Center for Research in Vocational Education. The following publications are annotated: "Applying the Standard: Using Industry Skill Standards to Improve…
Descriptors: Certification, Employment Qualifications, Job Skills, Job Training
Manpower Administration (DOL), Washington, DC. U.S. Training and Employment Service. – 1966
The United States Training and Employment Service General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB), first published in 1947, has been included in a continuing program of research to validate the tests against success in many different occupations. The GATB consists of 12 tests which measure nine aptitudes: General Learning Ability; Verbal Aptitude; Numerical…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Career Guidance, Cutting Scores, Evaluation Criteria
Manpower Administration (DOL), Washington, DC. U.S. Training and Employment Service. – 1958
The United States Training and Employment Service General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB), first published in 1947, has been included in a continuing program of research to validate the tests against success in many different occupations. The GATB consists of 12 tests which measure nine aptitudes: General Learning Ability; Verbal Aptitude; Numerical…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Career Guidance, Cutting Scores, Electrical Occupations
Podolske, Mel – 1993
This set of competency-based learning modules consists of four career exploration modules and three science modules for use with adults with limited English proficiency. The four career exploration models contain activities designed to introduce students to career opportunities and basic job skills and safety procedures in the following fields:…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Behavioral Objectives, Career Exploration, Competence
Manpower Administration (DOL), Washington, DC. U.S. Training and Employment Service. – 1957
The United States Training and Employment Service General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB), first published in 1947, has been included in a continuing program of research to validate the tests against success in many different occupations. The GATB consists of 12 tests which measure nine aptitudes: General Learning Ability; Verbal Aptitude; Numerical…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Career Guidance, Cutting Scores, Evaluation Criteria
Manpower Administration (DOL), Washington, DC. U.S. Training and Employment Service. – 1966
The United States Training and Employment Service General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB), first published in 1947, has been included in a continuing program of research to validate the tests against success in many different occupations. The GATB consists of 12 tests which measure nine aptitudes: General Learning Ability; Verbal Aptitude; Numerical…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Career Guidance, Cutting Scores, Electronic Equipment
Bloomsburg Univ., PA. – 1986
A project completed and field tested the concept of vocational instructors and special educators jointly planning curriculum objectives for the handicapped/special needs learner. The diagnostic-prescriptive individualized education (IEP) model developed at Bloomsburg University (Pennsylvania) or IEP Planner was used. Eight occupational areas were…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Building Trades, Carpentry, Competency Based Education
Ontario Ministry of Skills Development, Toronto. – 1991
These training standards for general machinists are intended to be used by apprentice/trainees, instructors, and companies in Ontario, Canada, as a blueprint for training or as a prerequisite for accreditation/certification. The training standards identify skills required for this occupation and its related training program. They are designed…
Descriptors: Apprenticeships, Behavioral Objectives, Certification, Competency Based Education
Ontario Ministry of Skills Development, Toronto. – 1991
These training standards for mold makers are intended to be used by apprentice/trainees, instructors, and companies in Ontario, Canada, as a blueprint for training or as a prerequisite for accreditation/certification. The training standards identify skills required for this occupation and its related training program. They are designed…
Descriptors: Apprenticeships, Behavioral Objectives, Certification, Competency Based Education
Ontario Ministry of Skills Development, Toronto. – 1991
These training standards for tool and die makers are intended to be used by apprentice/trainees, instructors, and companies in Ontario, Canada, as a blueprint for training or as a prerequisite for accreditation/certification. The training standards identify skills required for this occupation and its related training program. They are designed…
Descriptors: Apprenticeships, Behavioral Objectives, Certification, Competency Based Education
Moore, George R.; Woodnutt, Tom – 1979
The purpose of this report is to present the background and findings of a study conducted at Chemeketa Community College (CCC) during 1978-79 in which survey information gathered from former students and their employers was applied to a cost-benefit model to determine the usefulness of nine vocational programs. These programs were early childhood…
Descriptors: Accountability, Allied Health Occupations Education, Community Colleges, Cost Effectiveness