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)

Discusses the importance of basing beginning teacher programs in schools where roles are structured to support induction and provide exemplary education for students. Addresses structural and political issues, human resource development, and symbolism. (RJC)

Presents a corporate model for faculty development programs. Reviews corporate training programs, including planning, implementation, and motivations. Discusses the application of these corporate concepts to professional development, instructional development, personal development, and new staff orientation for faculty. (CH)

In view of the trend at the national level for vocational education to be handled by non-educational agencies, the author recommends a stronger concreted effort for many State Manpower Development Training Act and vocational education laws that ensure people-centered programs rather than politically-centered programs. (Author/EA)

A Manpower Administration study of nine geographical areas notable in manpower planning progress identified major determinants of successful local manpower planning as: support from high level, elected officials; clout; participation by agency administrators; labor market planning scope; management through budget; development of new planning…

Discusses the developmental activities in the field of education of the International Labor Organization. (SB)

This series of reports explores a statewide solution to the work force problems in Texas. The previous report, A Call to Action, described the current status of the Texas work force and introduced the concept of the Human Investment System as a means to improve that status by making human investment and people-serving programs and services in…

THE APPLICATION OF THE MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING ACT (MDTA) PROGRAM PROCEDURES AND POLICIES IN THE FIELD OF BUSINESS EDUCATION IS EXPLAINED IN DETAIL BY PRESENTING SAMPLE FORMS AND PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS FROM THIS FIELD. THE RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACT AT THE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LEVELS ARE DISCUSSED.…

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…

Training needs analysis, training program planning, pilot sessions and their evaluation, and follow through sessions on a continuing basis are examined, using an approach applicable to an outside or inside trainer. (LH)

Industry-taxed training system shows sturdy growth. (Editor)