The last of two parts, this article concentrates on industrial training and retraining needs arising from the impending introduction of the metric system into British business and industry. Included are a sample course plan and a list of seminar topics. (LY)

Beginning in the 1970s, low-wage manufacturing areas in advanced industrialized countries experienced deindustrialization and worker dislocation as transnational corporations left for sites of lower-cost labor. In response, communities sought to rebuild their economies and pursue new employment opportunities in the restructured labor markets of…

Presents a model of traumatic brain injury rehabilitation in post-acute treatment settings that is designed to address the multiplicity of deficits in cognitive, social, and physical functioning. Model described involves an integrated transdisciplinary team approach conducted in a functional retraining environment. (Author)

In association with Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC), Wisconsin Bell developed a specialized program called "Ready Tech" in which qualified Bell employees can earn WCTC's electronics technology associate degree. (JOW)

Author suggests that the mid-forties might be an opportune time for a pre-pre-retirement'' course, and that prospective retirees should be encouraged to retrain. (DS)

The Crouse-Hinds project provided training in new skills for employees over 40 years of age to aid them to advance in position and in salary. (NL)

The job clinic described, when integrated with the National Center for the Exploration of Human Potential program, has the potential to create methods which can overcome attitudes which impede job finding success. (Author)

Reports on a roundtable discussion covering major issues in training and development. Topics included the sudden visibility of training, retraining, and foreign competition. (JOW)

Identifies problems associated with the transition to a postindustrial America as they relate to the role of adult education in the human and economic development task of retraining adults. (JOW)

Describes how a married couple survived being laid off at General Motors, returning to college to be retrained for new jobs. (JOW)

Regions around the country are grappling with current and anticipated skills shortages and, in some cases, labor shortages. Economic prosperity depends heavily on the quality of the workforce, and yet far too few regions have recognized their best underutilized asset: the mature workforce. Because mature workers are nearing traditional retirement…