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Smith, Joyce – School Psychology Digest, 1977
This article describes how a school psychologist used her skills to develop materials, instructional methodologies, and assessment strategies to facilitate the vocational education of students with special needs. The role of psychologist, instructor, consultant, manager of facility, and researcher are described. The importance of training in…
Descriptors: Job Development, Job Enrichment, Learning Laboratories, Program Descriptions
National Alliance of Business, Inc., Washington, DC. – 1987
The U.S. economy is undergoing a transition that may rival the changes produced by the Industrial Revolution. The general directions are clear: an ever smaller share of the nation's work force is employed in the manufacturing sector; service sector industries are the source of most new jobs; and some "high tech" industries have had explosive…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Economic Development, Education Work Relationship, Employment Qualifications
Montana Univ. Affiliated Rural Inst., Missoula. – 1994
This guide provides information on funding resources for supported employment in Montana. Supported employment provides individuals with severe disabilities the tools necessary to enter into an integrated work setting at a competitive wage. Supported employment generally consists of the professional expertise of a job coach, job development…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Disabilities, Employment Programs, Employment Services
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. – 1984
This document contains the text of the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Act, enacted October 19, 1984 to amend the Vocational Education Act of 1963. Following an introductory section which states the purpose of the act and authorizes appropriations, the Act is organized in five sections (titles). Title I specifies vocational education…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education Programs, Educational Administration, Educational Finance, Educational Planning
National Governors' Association, Washington, DC. Center for Policy Research. – 1990
These conference proceedings contain 18 presentations that represent a broad range of approaches to improving the effectiveness of public employment, education, and training programs. Papers include "Kentucky Job Training Certificate System" (Rigsby); "Public/Private Training Collaboration at the Workplace: The Michigan Job Opportunity…
Descriptors: Accountability, Adult Education, Apprenticeships, At Risk Persons
Wonacott, Michael E. – 2002
Vocational rehabilitation (VR) agencies are required partners in the one-stop system mandated by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA). The following features have long characterized VR: the primary goal of integrated competitive employment for persons with disabilities; state flexibility in VR systems, approaches, and structures; case…
Descriptors: Adult Programs, Agency Cooperation, Annotated Bibliographies, Articulation (Education)