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Technological Horizons in Education, 1979
A description is given of a training program for bank tellers using computer-based instruction. The results of a pilot test are reported. (MP)
Descriptors: Banking, Computer Assisted Instruction, Instruction, Job Training
McGinty, Barbara C. – Balance Sheet, 1973
Descriptors: Disadvantaged Youth, Job Training, Office Practice, Pilot Projects
Overs, Robert P.; And Others – 1970
A pilot project of the Curative Workshop of Milwaukee which provided domestic work training for four trainable mentally retarded girls is described. School psychologists' reports of the four adolescent trainees are included, and recommendations for future programing are noted. Evaluation data reflect the girls' performance, amount of supervision,…
Descriptors: Exceptional Child Research, Females, Homemaking Skills, Household Workers
Download full textAustralian National Training Authority, Brisbane. – 1997
This summary report provides an overview of 23 pilot projects conducted in Australia to provide job training in more flexible modes. Each one- or two-page summary describes the following: state in which the project was conducted, flexible approach used, aims/methodology, participation/access, achievements/challenges, suggestions/dissemination, and…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Continuing Education, Corporate Education, Delivery Systems
Instructional Development and Evaluation Associates, Inc., Berkeley, MI. – 1981
A three-year study examined the significant factors that affect the job placement rates of students completing a Home Economics Related Occupations (HERO) program. Other purposes of the study were to develop and pilot test a model that could be used to determine factors related to student placement in a variety of vocational education programs and…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Home Furnishings, Home Management, Influences
Instructional Development and Evaluation Associates, Inc., Berkeley, MI. – 1982
A three-year study examined the significant factors that affect the job placement rates of students completing a Home Economics Related Occupations (HERO) program. Other purposes of the study were to develop and pilot test a model that could be used to determine factors related to student placement in a variety of vocational education programs and…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Child Care Occupations, Clothing, Educational Strategies
Further Education Curriculum Review and Development Unit, London (England). – 1981
Following recommendations published in a report by Britains' Further Education Unit entitled "A Basis for Choice" (ABC), a set of criteria was established to develop a coordinated, nationally recognized framework for a pre-employment course in further education geared for those over the age of 16. During the next 2 years, such a course…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Basic Skills, Course Content
Van Horn, Carl; Fichtner, Aaron; Altman, Jennifer; Whittaker, Julie – 2001
This report contains the strategic vision for the Department of Labor (DOL)/Employment and Training Administration's research efforts for the next five years. Section I discusses the scope of the research plan and the development process. Section II is a review of literature concerning functioning of the labor market and identification of areas…
Descriptors: Adult Education, At Risk Persons, Career Development, Demonstration Programs
2000
This document contains 15 papers from the information technology (IT) in vocational education and training (VET) section of an international conference on VET for lifelong learning in the information era. The following papers are included: "Adapting the System of Continuing Vocational Education for the 3rd Industrial Revolution--Experiences…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Business English, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Vocational Training Council (Hong Kong). – 2000
This document contains 123 papers from an international conference on vocational education and training (VET) for lifelong learning in the information era. The papers focus on the following themes: (1) societal and ethical issues; (2) human resource development and personnel training; (3) international issues; (4) information technology in VET;…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Academic Standards, Adult Learning, Alternative Assessment
