This publication is concerned with the task of developing a strong and balanced structure of services for the disadvantaged at state and local government levels, and it makes the case for a comprehensive program at the community level, specifically. In examining what decentralization would mean for the country's manpower development programs and…

The general objectives of this study were to (1) develop a methodology whereby needs assessments of vocational and technical education might be conducted efficiently and effectively in all urban areas of Florida, and (2) conduct, using the methodology developed, a needs assessment of the needs of business and industry, students, funding,…

Recent developments and emerging trends in Soviet education, as reflected in legislation and statistical reports, are reported. First, the structure of Soviet secondary and higher education is outlined. Then, a description is given of the July 1973 Fundamentals, a legislative statement of principles focusing on the Soviet ideal of the education…

Considers the underlying structural causes of the United States' economic difficulties and ways they can be addressed through state-level economic and human development policies and programs. Stresses the need for increased postsecondary education funding, increased flexibility, integration between educational access and quality, and federal…

The key to long-range economic development in the Arab Gulf region is an integrated, cooperative approach to technical education of indigenous manpower resources. This can best be accomplished through a visible and formal policy infrastructure designed to deliver vocational/technical education which is targeted to the specific needs of each state.…

Reviews findings of Department of Labor studies on workforce supply/demand in the year 2000. Predicts more white-collar and fewer blue-collar jobs. Relates potential labor shortages to functional illiteracy, disadvantaged and unemployed youth, and displaced workers. Urges two-year colleges to provide opportunities for acquiring functional,…

Elements of the West German apprenticeship system, in which most non-college-bound secondary school graduates enter a two-year-minimum, low-paying apprenticeship that may provide more training than is practically necessary, are discussed and some misconceptions are examined. (MSE)

The emerging role of Kuwait University as a major institution, its position in Kuwait and in the Arab world, and its efforts toward program development and institutional research are discussed. Specific issues in admissions, curriculum emphasis, teaching methods, facilities, staffing, and long-range financial and administrative planning are…

Education financed by employers is seen as a largely unexplored area for enrollment increases and beneficial partnerships with the private sector. Employment-based tuition assistance programs can become a building block for the full range of successful higher education relationships with employers and unions. (Author/MLW)

In January 2000, the National Institute for Literacy (NIFL) published "Equipped for the Future Content Standards: What Adults Need to Know and be Able to Do in the 21st Century." Since then, people in states and adult education programs across the country who are using the 16 Equipped for the Future (EFF) Standards have been looking forward to the…

This document was produced by the authors based on their research for the report, "Training of Existing Workers: Issues, Incentives and Models," (ED495138) and is an added resource for further information. This support document is divided into the following sections: (1) The Retail Industry--A Snapshot; (2) Case Studies--Hardware, Retail…

This report provides an overview of funding arrangements implemented as a result of the 1992 Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) Agreement. The Agreement sought to establish a unified national system of vocational education and training (VET) with joint Commonwealth, state and territory responsibility. The report discusses the outcomes…

Three papers comprise this symposium on diversity in the workplace. "Factors That Assist and Barriers That Hinder the Success of Diversity Initiatives in Multinational Corporations" (Rose Mary Wentling) reports that factors that assisted in the success were classified under diversity department, human, and work environment; barriers were…

This paper examines the impact American community colleges have on the nation's economic development. The profile of the community college offered here indicates that there are 1,236 public and private non-profit community colleges in the United States, with an additional 300 to 400 for-profit institutions sometimes included in the category. The…

This small fact book explains both quantitatively and qualitatively why Maine must convert its technical college system into a community college system. The state ranks below the national average and last in New England for college attendance. One of the major factors in Maine's low college participation is the lack of a comprehensive community…