Examines occupational education's, the private sector's, and the federal government's roles in job creation. Describes state and local programs that attract or revitalize industry and expand the economic base. Presents criteria for evaluating state and/or local job development programs and considers models for expanding vocational education's…

Describes and evaluates the Nigerian Manpower Project in a community college in Illinois during which two groups of Nigerian trainees were enrolled in an agricultural mechanics program. Describes the scope and restrictions of the project, the sources of student discontent, the ambiguity of project goals, and other specific problems. Presents…

Traces the development of South Dakota's four publicly supported technical institutes and five tribal postsecondary institutions, all established during the mid 1960s to early 1970s. Notes that the technical institutes remain under local administrative control. Discusses future trends of vocational education in the state. (JDI)

Describes a market-driven approach to international business curriculum development used in creation of a curriculum for a new school of international business. The school's leadership sought input from over 100 chief executives to determine how to align the curriculum with international business needs, and conducted structured focus groups and a…

Describes the formation of Mississippi's community college system, indicating that it is the largest single sector of the state's postsecondary education system. Reviews the colleges' role in workforce training and economic development and their provision of advanced technology centers and distance learning. Discusses the future of the system. (27…

Provides a manufacturer's perspective on ways that community colleges can better meet employers' needs, such as improving educational quality, keeping promises made, customizing programs, helping companies develop training strategies, providing on-site training and credit courses, being flexible, ensuring innovation, cooperating with companies,…

A study surveyed 38 rural high school career advisers in New South Wales (Australia) to examine how they promote health careers to high school students. Visits to schools by students enrolled in tertiary health courses and locally practicing health professionals, and health careers site visits were considered to be most effective. Includes…

Discusses the influence of future changes in the demographics of working populations and the characteristics of the workplace on research, development, and policy for training systems. Analysis of changes indicates that there will be greater expectations that training programs will help maximize each person's potential. (Author/JS)

Provides human resource development (HRD) professionals with an overview of literature on long-term curriculum planning for training in business and industry. Procedures for designing a training curriculum are described, and results are presented from a national survey of training practitioners on the current status of curriculum planning for…

Discusses the debate over the skill level needed for jobs in the future. Explores the new body of research that suggests that jobs of the future will require more skills and education, not less. Discusses changes in the following industries: (1) apparel; (2) textiles; (3) banking; and (4) business services. (JS)

Offers a review of the literature and research studies on the role of community colleges in promoting economic and human resource development, providing occupational education, promoting community involvement in economic development, and surveying and meeting the training needs of business and industry. (DMM)

Reviews gradual transition of rural vocational education from agricultural to industrial model, responding to societal change. Examines rural vocational education participation and its responsiveness to changes in technology and labor demands. Examines secondary and two-year postsecondary vocational education models as ways to serve rural economic…

The recent report of the Grant Foundation Commission on Youth and America's Future, "The Forgotten Half," concerning the high school graduates who do not go to college is discussed, focusing on the value society places on a college education. (MSE)

Describes strategies for providing instruction to fully employed learners in the work setting, emphasizing the need for faculty development activities to expand teacher horizons. Suggests that, despite similarities to traditional on-campus instruction, colleges must take into account the considerations of students, clients, subject matter, and…

A review of 73 articles on primary care specialty choice between 1987 and 1993 revealed patterns in student attitudes on entry to medical school, characteristics associated with choice of primary care, significant curricular experiences, required time in family practice, and faculty representation. Twelve strategies for increasing the proportion…