Explores the relationship between vocational education and customized training; identifies the significant opportunities customized training holds for vocational education and the conditions under which those opportunities may be realizied. (JOW)

This article proposes a cost- and information-effective technology transfer model designed to overcome problems in technical education and training common to both sectors. The authors discuss three primary forces that are creating a danger in the specialized, applied science educational system, primarily because of a shortage of instructional…

The author discusses major forces for change and their impact on two-year postsecondary industrial education. He offers suggestions in several areas, including (1) broadened offerings, (2) older students, (3) marketing, (4) intake procedures, (5) instructional improvement, (6) declining and emerging occupations, and (7) employment placement. (CH)

Discusses the Holistic Counseling Model that can prevent displaced workers from preparing for the wrong career. The holistic model permits unemployed workers to participate actively in identifying their needs and targeting strategies for fulfilling them. The client determines his or her vocational future, and the counselor provides support. (JOW)