North Carolina's vocational/technical education (VTE) program was examined to (1) describe currently available services, (2) identify issues and concerns regarding the optimal operation and organization of VTE, and (3) draw conclusions and develop recommendations for addressing the issues and concerns identified. Data were collected from a review…

This booklet was developed as a guide for home economists who are responsible for teaching paraprofessionals (individuals who usually have no college degree and are trained and supervised by county home economists) how to teach low-income families. The content is in seven short sections: (1) Planning the Program discusses available resources,…

A party of vocational educators from the United Kingdom (UK) traveled to the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG) to observe one- and two-year full-time courses in office skills that are designed for recent school leavers who did not participate in the country's dual system of vocational education and apprenticeship training. The focus of their…