As states grapple with competing priorities and constrained resources, there is an increasing focus on efficiency and alignment of programs and resources across state agencies. The College and Career Readiness and Success (CCRS) Center recently analyzed and compared four federal laws that govern the education-to-workforce pipeline. They are: (1)…

Governments are currently mobilising their national workforces to compete effectively in a globalised economy where being export-effective and import-competitive are necessary to secure national economic and social goals. Australia is no exception here. Yet, in this country, as in others, similar mobilisations occurred in earlier times, most…

BECAUSE LITTLE RELATED EXPERIENCE WAS AVAILABLE UPON WHICH TO FABRICATE THE MOST EFFICIENT PROGRAMS OF THE TWO FIRST MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING ACT (MDTA) SPONSORED SCHOOLS OPENED IN UTAH IN 1965, THIS STUDY PROPOSED TO ASSESS THE PROGRAMS TO DETERMINE SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCES, AND TO MAKE A SUBJECTIVE EVALUATION OF THE CURRICULAR STRENGTHS…

RAPID TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGES AND THE POPULATION EXPLOSION HAVE CREATED THE NEED TO ESTABLISH A MANPOWER POLICY RELATING TO OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING. THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IS RECOGNIZED BY THE CITIZENS AS THE PUBLIC AGENCY FOR CONDUCTING EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR YOUTHS AND ADULTS. THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELFARE, THROUGH THE…

This report concludes the final phase of a project designed to help occupational and manpower training administrators apply the best available management concepts to the analysis and solution of a wide variety of problems. This 2-week experimental institute was presented to a group of Massachusetts administrators from such organizations as public…

Intended to teach local elected officials (LEOs) how to increase their involvement in job training and other human resource programs, this document argues that elected county officials can use strategic issues management (SIM) to assert stronger leadership and to use Private Industry Councils (PICs) more fully as a resource for the delivery of…

Developed by a research and development program director, research associate, and curriculum consultant and reviewed by Manpower Development and Training (MDT) personnel, this handbook is for supervisors and coordinators of MDT programs. The first part contains basic information on understanding the cooperative plan of instruction, which includes…

This document contains two papers dealing with challenges facing vocational educators. "Producing a Competent Workforce for the Year 2000: Industry Expectations of Education" (Lewis Burrell) draws the following conclusions: (1) employers and educators need to form a close coalition to plan, design, and execute a system of education and training…

Background information, program descriptions, eligibility, and sources for supplementary materials and information are provided for these Bureau of Adult, Vocational, and Library Programs: (1) Adult Basic Education Programs, (2) Civil Defense Education, (3) Community Service and Continuing Education, (4) Vocational and Technical Education, (5)…

An industrial study group was contracted to perform a systems analysis of institutional training conducted under the Manpower Development and Training Act (MDTA) of 1962, as amended, in order to: (1) illuminate management decisions in the areas of program priorities, alternative methods of administration, and allocation of resources, and (2)…

Prepared by the California State Board of Education in response to requirements of the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education (VATEA) Act, this 10-chapter plan provides the basis for state operation and administration of VATEA funds for 1994-96. The first section describes state economics, demographics, employment rates,…

One of the most significant developments in higher education over the past decade has been the increased linkages between colleges and other organizations and institutions. A prominent and fast-growing form of linkage is contract training. Contract training refers to an arrangement in which a business, a government agency, or a community…

This booklet describes various aspects of the Skill Training Improvement Program (STIP) in Washington, Minnesota, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and California. Information concerning the funding, administration, coordination, specific activities developed, and effectiveness of the STIP program in each of the five States is provided. Also taken into…

During fiscal year 1968, significant changes and improvements in vocational and technical education were reported across the nation. The continuing flow of federal funds and the greater program flexibility under the Vocational Education Act of 1963, together with increased state and local expenditures, made possible expansion of ongoing programs…

This guide was prepared to assist administrators and directors of training in planning and operating programs to train or upgrade personnel in general household service occupations and special areas. Topics cover: (1) Purpose of the Training Program, (2) Planning the Program, which includes establishing the need, program objectives, and advisory…