Describes results of the Enterprise Zone Act, which encourages businesses and industries to locate or remain in depressed areas "by means of relaxed government controls and tax incentives in these areas." Also discusses uses of 8 percent set-aside funds from the Job Training Partnership Act. (CT)

Describes the programs and services offered by Goodwill Industries of America. Vocational rehabilitation at Goodwill includes a range of training and employment services designed to move disabled people to more competitive employment in the community. (JOW)

Customized, industry-specific training is a growing need in business and industry and an important opportunity for vocational educators. (SK)

The one percent of monies set aside for correctional education in the Perkins Act does not appear to be adequate in dealing with the enormity of the task. But the cost to society of the lack of commitment to vocational training for inmates is far greater. (SK)

Discusses the concept of "fixed-unit price contracting," an arrangement that is becoming popular with private industry councils (PICs). Guidelines include (1) find out as much as you can about the PIC's requirements; (2) figure out whether you can meet the PIC's requirements; and (3) keep in mind that most elements of a fixed-unit price…

PAVE, the Education and Training Foundation, and the Home Builders Institute sponsor a national training model for builders. Carpentry: Qualified Framer Program being conducted in three pilot sites is a 26-week training program that to date has a 100 percent placement rate. (SK)

In an effort to improve the ability of vocational education to reinforce academic skills, we must not take the heart out of vocational programs by removing work-related components. The agenda for educational reform must be broadened to include vocational education. (JOW)

Describes the Southern Regional Education Board-State Vocational Education consortium, which envisions a major change in the way vocational education is delivered. Students must be educated for jobs, not trained for them. (JOW)

The Perkins Act makes funds available for programs that combine the resources of community-based organizations (CBOs) and vocational education. Partnerships between postsecondary institutions and CBOs are being designed around private sector needs. (SK)

The myth of the workerless factory has exploded and industry and education are teaming up to turn out more and better metalworkers. (JOW)

A bakery foreman states that employers need (1) a sustained standard of living; (2) job security; (3) creativity; and (4) dignity in work. He suggests that foreman must find ways to increase productivity while treating employees as individuals. (SK)

Describes changes being made in the United Kingdom and the parallel efforts guiding that change--one involving the system of education and training and the other the system of vocational qualification. (JOW)

The authors describe the programs of study at Walter Biddle Saul High School of Agricultural Sciences in Philadelphia. Enrolling 700 students, the school trains youth for careers in agriculture-related occupations and possesses a very high placement rate for its graduates. (CH)

Describes the development process behind a technical communication course that stresses effective communication to high school seniors in vocational programs. The course is a pilot project of the Great Oaks Joint Vocational School District in Cincinnati. (CH)

Describes the Vermont Skills Bank/Futures Project, FUTURES, which provides a supportive atmosphere for people to voice their dreams, examine the effect of change in their lives, and to begin to set realistic goals with measurable outcomes for success. Participants explore career options, work with adult basic education tutors, and gain access to…