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Industrial Location Research Studies: Reports 9-16.

Fantus Co., Inc., New York, NY. – 1966

Eight studies identify, examine, and evaluate significant elements of industry-location decisions as they relate directly or indirectly to public investment policies and activities that may be considered as economic growth stimulants for the Appalachian region. Examined in the document are the chlor-alkali industry; the manufacturing of trucks,…

Descriptors: Economic Development, Industrialization, Labor Utilization, Machinery Industry

Educational Expansion and Economic Development in Kenya.

Peer reviewed

Godia, George – Journal of Studies in Technical Careers, 1986

Contends that the Kenyan government needs to reexamine its high priority on formal education, since many educated Kenyans cannot find work. Suggests broadening of the curriculum to include vocational training and working toward economic development to solve Kenya's unemployment problems. (Author/CH)

Descriptors: Curriculum Evaluation, Developing Nations, Economic Development, Education Work Relationship

Community Colleges and Workforce Development in the New Economy.

Peer reviewed

Katsinas, Stephen G. – Community Services Catalyst, 1993

Traces the development of the Clinton Administration's economic policy, including an overview of reports authored prior to July 1992 which influenced the Clinton/Gore workforce development strategies. Presents the key components of the Clinton economic plan, locates the plan in a historical context, and analyzes the six specific planks of the…

Descriptors: Community Colleges, Economic Development, Job Training, Labor Force Development

Industrial Location Research Studies: Reports 17-25.

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Fantus Co., Inc., New York, NY. – 1966

Nine industrial-location research studies of the Appalachian region are presented in this document. These studies relate to the casting, plastic, metal, and food industries. Each study devotes sections to (1) a profile of the industry, (2) the industry's prospects for growth, (3) technology and trends, (4) primary factors influencing selection of…

Descriptors: Economic Development, Food Handling Facilities, Food Processing Occupations, Industrialization

Four Corners Regional Project for Vocational Education in Arizona. Final Report.

Nightwine, W. H. – 1971

Conceived in December, 1970, this project directed its efforts toward aiding in the alleviation of unemployment problems faced by the hardcore disadvantaged population of Arizona's northern and central counties. An area with a high out-of-school population lacking in job skills, this portion of Arizona was also without industries. As a means of…

Descriptors: Career Development, Computer Assisted Instruction, Economic Development, Economically Disadvantaged

CHANGING THE CONTEXTS IN WHICH OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION TAKES PLACE.

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PIERCE, WENDELL H. – 1967

PROPOSALS FOR CONSIDERATION BY EACH OF THE 50 STATES ARE PRESENTED IN THE REPORT BY THE TASK FORCE ON VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL EDUCATION. A BRIEF STATEMENT OF COMMITTEE BELIEFS AND OBSERVATIONS PRECEDES THE PROPOSALS THAT (1) A HUMAN RESOURCES COUNCIL CONSISTING OF HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS OF STATE GOVERNMENT AND LAY CITIZENS BE ESTABLISHED IN EACH STATE…

Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Cooperative Programs, Coordination, Curriculum Development

Canada--The Education, Training and Functions of Technicians. Scientific and Technical Personnel.

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Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, Paris (France). Directorate for Scientific Affairs. – 1967

To identify problems regarding economic development, the Committee for Scientific and Technical Personnel conducted an educational and occupational survey of each member country of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The specific purpose of the surveys was to gather comparative data on the training and utilization of…