This report is an assessment of the women empowerment programmes available in selected local government areas in Osun State, Nigeria and the involvement of women in the initiation and planning of the empowerment programmes.Two local government areas (LGAs) in Osun State, Ife Central and Ede South were purposively selected for the study.The…

Encouraging older workers to stay in the workforce has become a policy priority, not least because the life expectancy of Australians has increased dramatically over the past several decades, effectively inserting a new stage in life, often called the "third age." This report explores the possibility of using that third age to embark on…

Since guidelines were laid down by the Council of State in Finland in 1978, vocational adult education has been the subject of extensive planning and preparation. The result has been reports, concrete experiments, and development projects including vocational adult education centers. (JOW)

The document includes three major parts. The first presents general information on the philosophy and objectives underlying vocational, technical, and adult education in Wisconsin and the roles of the state, districts, and schools. The second part presents guidelines for associate degree programs. Included are: (1) criteria, (2) curriculum, (3)…

RESOURCE MATERIAL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR SUPERVISED FOOD SERVICE WORKERS WILL NEED TO BE ADAPTED TO THE NEEDS OF THE STUDENTS AND THE COMMUNITY. THE SUPERVISED FOOD SERVICE WORKER PREPARES AND SERVES FOOD, UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR, IN INSTITUTIONS SUCH AS HOSPITALS, NURSING HOMES, HOMES FOR THE AGED,…

A LOCAL TRAINING PROGRAM TO PREPARE HOTEL AND MOTEL HOUSEKEEPING AIDES CAN BE DEVELOPED FROM RESOURCE MATERIAL IN THIS GUIDE. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES ARE TO PREPARE TRAINEES TO PERFORM THE JOBS INVOLVED IN KEEPING HOTEL OR MOTEL ROOMS CLEAN, TO FOLLOW CORRECT PROCEDURES IN USING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED IN CARING FOR BEDROOMS AND BATHROOMS, AND…

The author attempts to clarify how, in Finland, interests of industrial employers in regard to qualifications of the labor force have changed and how industry has tried to improve personnel qualifications through its own training programs. (CH)

Introduces training personnel to the Instructional Systems Development approach. Presents information on this process for the development and conduct of efficient, effective performance-based training programs. Methodology is presented in five phases: analyze, design, develop, implement, and control. (Author/CH)

The British Open Tech Program (OTP) is providing technical training and refresher courses to any adult interested in learning. The development, structure, and delivery of the program (which has had an ethusiastic response) are discussed. (JN)

Author discusses the problems and needs of prisoner education and vocational training with examples drawn from Leesburg State Prison, and offers planning suggestions to develop statewide educational programs in prisons. (GB)

THE PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE IS TO PROVIDE RESOURCE MATERIAL TO DEVELOP A LOCAL 240-HOUR PROGRAM FOR TRAINING A FAMILY DINNER SERVICE SPECIALIST TO PREPARE AND SERVE DINNERS FOR EMPLOYED PEOPLE, RETIRED PERSONS, OR FAMILIES DESIRING SUCH SERVICE. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES INCLUDE PREPARING TRAINEES TO PLAN MENUS AND DO FAMILY SHOPPING FOR DINNERS, TO PLAN…

Over 47 percent of the Manpower Development and Training Act (MDTA) projects have been in the field of business. This report reviews progress in developing these training programs in California over the past two years and identifies characteristics of some of the procedures involved in organizing, supervising, and evaluating such training. By June…

Amendments to the Manpower Development and Training Act of 1962 consist of the following: (1) Section I extends the labor mobility demonstration projects, trainee placement assistance demonstration projects, and training and appropriations in correctional institutions to June 30, 1970; operating authority to June 30, 1972; and disbursement…

Describes a model that includes all available local resources in addressing the unique problems of underprepared adults in attaining economic independence. The model uses a synergistic approach in helping individuals through Chesapeake College's (Maryland) occupational training programs. (JOW)