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Analytic Systems, Inc., Vienna, VA. – 1970
The main objective of this project is to demonstrate how a community action agency can operate manpower and economic development programs with continuing impact. The program offers: (1) training in four areas, (2) supportive services, including counseling and basic education, (3) youth programs, (4) economic development efforts to help the local…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Demonstration Programs, Economic Development, Economically Disadvantaged
Download full textMentec Corp., Los Angeles, CA. – 1972
Operation Pathfinder was a special manpower project designed to retrain behaviors of the disadvantaged and to establish positive motivations to work for a living through application of social reinforcement methodology. The project demonstrated that a positive reinforcing environment and properly structured work situation will provide a means of…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Delinquency
Loyola Univ., New Orleans, LA. Inst. of Human Relations. – 1967
To provide occupational training to disadvantaged groups, a 6-month experimental program was conducted for 150 men and women to: (1) stabilize the rural community, (2) turn technological advancement into opportunity for area residents, (3) obtain information about racially related training and employment problems, and (4) stimulate other groups to…
Descriptors: Adult Vocational Education, Agricultural Education, Basic Skills, Business Education
Employment and Training Administration (DOL), Washington, DC. Office of Youth Programs. – 1977
The Youth Employment and Demonstration Projects Act of 1977 (YEDPA) authorizes a variety of demonstration projects to explore different approaches to help youth complete high school and enter the world of work. This report discusses the issues that must be considered in designing action program approaches and outlines the knowledge development…
Descriptors: Action Research, Demonstration Programs, Dropout Programs, Education Work Relationship
Rosow, Jerome M.; Zager, Robert – 1993
This volume, Interim Report No. 3 in a 3-year study, considers literacy programs designed to qualify employees for promotions or professional advancement. It adopts a multidimensional definition of moving ahead, one that extends to monetary rewards, career development, and employment security. The volume is divided into two parts: report and case…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Basic Skills, Career Change
Richards, Carla J.; Herranz, Joaquin, Jr. – 2001
As policymakers have begun reorienting the U.S. work force development system's priorities, a common theme has been the importance of work and training tied to real employment prospects. Workforce Innovation Networks (WINs) was created to test and advance the idea that local employer organizations can play important, productive roles in helping…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Cooperative Planning, Coordination, Delivery Systems
