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Download full textPrarasri, Aphisayarat; Chanawongse, Amnaj; Tesaputa, Kowat – International Education Studies, 2018
The purpose of this research was to develop the program on learning leadership strengthening for school principals under the secondary educational service areas. This study methodology was based on research and development (R&D) approach by the application of Participatory Action Research (PAR) with 4 phases. They were 1) finding the…
Descriptors: Program Development, Leadership Training, Principals, Secondary Schools
Direct linkWestbrock, Theresa; Cox, Angie – College & Research Libraries, 2020
This study identifies the successes and challenges associated with the addition of a nonlibrary service desk in a university library's learning commons. The authors wanted to know whether a training and service collaboration with an outside unit could reliably and efficiently connect students to the librarians, academic support services, and other…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Peer Relationship, Program Development, Program Evaluation
Zaytseva, Natalia; Larionova, Anna; Zhukov, Vadim; Pervunin, Sergey – International Journal of Educational Management, 2017
Purpose: Actuality of this subject is predetermined by the fact that global competitiveness and expansion of exchange of knowledge made employers not only increase requirements to factual results of the study at all levels of education but also announce the necessity of formation of new qualities with graduates. The purpose of this paper is to…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Employers, Role, Specialists
Bartik, Timothy J.; Hershbein, Brad J.; Miller-Adams, Michelle; Adams, Lee; Meyers, Amy; Timmeney, Bridget F. – W. E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research, 2020
In this second annual summary of the their work, the Investing in Community Initiative provides practical advice for community leaders and policymakers around four critical issues. First, how should local needs be defined? Chapter 1 argues that data about local economies can show whether communities are best served by creating new jobs,…
Descriptors: Economic Development, Skill Development, Financial Support, Labor Force Development
Decker, Paul T.; Berk, Jillian A. – Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, 2011
In 1998, President Clinton signed the federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA). Implemented in 2000, WIA replaced the Job Partnership Training Act (JTPA) as the primary federal job training program. Congress viewed WIA as a way to end "business as usual" in the workforce investment system. WIA aimed to transform the employment and training…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Job Training, Federal Programs, Program Design
Lee, Minhong; Choi, Jae-Sung – Educational Gerontology, 2012
The objective of the current study was to evaluate empirically positive side effects of a job-related training program on older adults' self-esteem, depression, and social networks. A total of 70 older adults participated in the study after completing the Older Paraprofessional Training Program developed and provided by the Continuing Education…
Descriptors: Continuing Education, Older Adults, Foreign Countries, Social Networks
Fernando, Shantha; Sol, Henk; Dahanayake, Ajantha – International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments, 2012
A model is presented to evaluate the usefulness of learning objects for industry oriented learning environments that emphasise training university graduates for job opportunities in a competitive industry oriented economy. Knowledge workers of the industry seek continuous professional development to keep their skills and knowledge up to date. Many…
Descriptors: Resource Units, Job Training, Industry, College Graduates
Wenig, Robert E.; Wolansky, William D. – 1972
It is imperative that vocational and technical educators study job training programs and policies in industry in order to develop curriculums that will enable students to make a better transition from school to work. The purpose of this paper was to gather pertinent information about job training efforts in industry so that vocational and…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Cooperative Education, Job Training, Labor Force Development
Berryman, Sue E. – 1990
In the face of changing economic conditions and shifts in skill requirements caused by technology, American corporations must integrate learning as an integral part of their functioning. Businesses must implement learning-intensive production, speed up the process of learning how to improve training, and learn how to assess the results of…
Descriptors: Apprenticeships, Industrial Education, Industrial Training, Job Training
Sparks, Rita – 1974
The Oakland University Kresge Library in Rochester, Michigan placed 10 Neighborhood Youth Corps (NYC) enrollees in their library following assurances that they would be tested prior to placement and assigned to areas of their occupational choice. The project required 32 hours of work per week for 9 weeks at $2.00 per hour, paid by the NYC Program.…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Disadvantaged Youth, Failure, Job Analysis
Peer reviewedBrauchle, Paul E. – Journal of Epsilon Pi Tau, 1984
This article examines the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) and explores desirable evaluation methods and criteria suggested by the language in the current legislation and by the contemporary literature about program evaluation. Related problems and opportunities for JTPA evaluation are discussed. (CT)
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Federal Legislation, Job Training, Program Development
Gold, Charlie L. – 1982
An interdisciplinary career training program, "Contracting with Business and Industry" (CWB&I), was developed by Bay de Noc Community College (Michigan) to meet nontraditional students' needs for specialized career orientation, training, and personal development. Through contracts between the college and local businesses, students acquire…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Cooperative Education, Job Training, Nontraditional Education
Ministry of Labour, London (England). – 1966
THE INDUSTRIAL TRAINING BOARDS' MAIN TASKS UNDER THE INDUSTRIAL TRAINING ACT ARE TO (1) ASSESS THE MANPOWER AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS OF EACH INDUSTRY (BASED ON FORECASTS OF GROWTH OR CONTRACTION OF INDUSTRY, TECHNICAL, DEMOGRAPHIC, AND EDUCATIONAL CHANGE, AND CHANGES IN THE LEVEL AND DIRECTION OF DEMAND FOR GOODS AND SERVICES), (2) DRAW UP…
Descriptors: Economic Climate, General Education, Industrial Training, Industry
Davis, Otto A.; And Others – 1976
The Pittsburgh Plan, a voluntary hometown plan designed to place minorities in local building trade unions, is described in detail from the perspective of its operations, its effectiveness in carrying out its purpose, and the individuals it serves. A benefit-cost analysis of the Pittsburgh Plan is presented. The significance of the results and its…
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, Apprenticeships, Black Employment, Blacks
Great Cities Research Council, Chicago, IL. – 1964
DESCRIBED ARE APPROXIMATELY 55 VOCATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS DEVELOPED BY THE MEMBER GREAT CITIES WITHIN THE PAST 2 YEARS. THE BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF EACH PROGRAM INCLUDES--THE YOUTH INVOLVED, PROGRAM FEATURES, PROGRAM GOALS AND/OR EVALUATIONS AND SOURCES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. THE FOLLOWING ARE AMONG THE PROGRAMS REPORTED--JOB PREPARATION…
Descriptors: Disadvantaged Youth, Distributive Education, Job Training, Objectives
