Adult education programs play a critical role in preparing immigrants and New Americans (multilingual learners) for employment by building English language skills and supporting workforce preparation and training. Addressing multilingual learners' economic integration needs, one of the three pillars of immigrant integration, along with civic and…

Entitled Educational Experiences of Non-College Youth,'' and funded by the National Institute of Mental Health for June 1964 through May 1969, this project researched educational processes in various on-the-job training programs. Examined were types of instruction, student learning from student, trial and error learning, testing and evaluation,…

The manual describes a vocational training model using work stations within regular businesses or industry to help disabled persons adjust to employment. The work station in industry approach is explained to be more cost effective than sheltered workshops which limit the trainee as well as the agency and industry. Vocational goals are said to be…

In a summary of the studies presented in this theme issue, it is suggested that educational mythology presents an unrealistic picture of the efficacy of schooling. It should be considered that organization of schools contributes to their ineffectiveness-on the job training if incorporated into present educational structures could produce…

Variables related to job satisfaction are discussed, such as technical and social skills required, and a four-process model is described: in-selection, out-selection, socialization, and counter-socialization. (Author)

Unable to afford a standard vocational education program, a small town Michigan school enlists local business firms to fill the gap. (Editor)

Students developed methods of self instruction in a school where teachers did little teaching; helping each other was forbidden by school rule, but provided students with their major means of learning. (JB)

This hearing was held to review the Labor Department's proposed closing of six Job Corps centers and elimination of 1,200 training slots to meet Gramm-Rudman-Hallings budget cuts. The proposed cuts will prevent 2,500 youths from participating in Job Corps training. The program, designed for disadvantaged youth and in existence for 20 years, has…

Describes the three major types of training programs funded under CETA (Comprehensive Employment and Training Act) in Wisconsin and discusses recent trends in CETA program funding and administration, focusing on functions of the Prime Sponsors, particularly as they operate in Wisconsin. (BM)

Describes the Job Opportunities and Basic Skills Program (JOBS) which creates education, training, and employment opportunities for those who receive Aid to Families with Dependent Children. Questions the effectiveness for rural areas resulting from: (1) limited employment opportunities; (2) characteristics of the eligible rural population; and…

Several independent analyses of the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) indicate that it has achieved mixed results and has failed to effectively serve disadvantaged youth and school dropouts. It can only offer short-term, low-cost programs, and has difficulty in attracting youths. The number of dropouts being served is declining. The…

Changes in occupational status and income were examined among former participants in the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) programs that had an educational focus and the purpose of providing short-term employment. Telephone interviews were conducted with 62 percent of individuals who terminated from CETA programs in a selected state…

DESIGNED AS A GUIDE FOR COUNSELORS OF VOCATIONAL HABILITATION CLIENTS (CLIENTS WITH LITTLE OR NO VOCATIONAL EXPERIENCE) THIS MANUAL PRESENTS THE PROGRAM DEVELOPED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE CENTER (WEC) OF THE ST. LOUIS JEWISH EMPLOYMENT AND VOCATIONAL SERVICE. THE MAJOR TRAINING VEHICLES USED BY WEC ARE HABILITATION WORKSHOPS, EMPLOYER JOB SITES, AND…

In association with three months of training in clerical tasks at a community job site, two 19-year-old mentally retarded females demonstrated an increase in incidental behaviors, defined as behaviors which increased independence in a job setting but did not receive direct instruction from staff. (Author/JW)

This booklet describes specific proposed and/or implemented strategies for dealing with some of the problems encountered in the CETA program. These strategies are directed toward four goals: (1) helping those who need help most; (2) creating a jobs program that goes where the jobs are: the private sector; (3) better management, delivering more job…