The mission statements of many public (taxpayer-supported) colleges promise economic development outreach to local business communities. Unfortunately, faculty may be hard-pressed to devote time to outreach. The author looks for specific outreach activities that garner strong support from both faculty and business representatives. The author…

This article describes four factors that greatly affect the United States' labor market over the coming years. These are: (1) impending baby boomer retirements; (2) ongoing shifts in the country's demographic composition; (3) the greatly increased payoff on postsecondary education; and (4) the direct correlation between technological advances and…

This volume is the fourth in a series of monographs documenting the literature in the field of transition. Types of documents cited include journal articles, conference proceedings, project reports, videocassette recordings, presentations, pamphlets, dissertations, bibliographies, and research reports. For each of the 381 documents, bibliographic…

The final report describes accomplishments of a project to identify specific competencies perceived by independent living trainers as necessary to effectively teach secondary level handicapped students in an independent living center. A systematic methodology was employed to identify and categorize the competencies drawn from the reports of both…

The author discusses current and future trends of which teachers must be aware to prepare their students for tomorrow's society. Emphasis is on technological trends, although he also touches on public confidence in society and perceived importance of various issues. (CH)

The benefits to vocational teachers of being involved in economic development include interaction with employers who can help them by serving as (1) advisory committee members, (2) job placement sources, and (3) co-op sites. Most important is the enhanced credibility that the relationship provides. (JOW)

Describes the emerging field of entrepreneurship education. Discusses several model programs in the field. (CH)

Discusses the changes in (1) education and human resources, (2) agriculture and natural resources, (3) government and taxation, (4) communication and transportation, and (5) jobs and economic development that will affect vocational education and the role of the American Vocational Association (AVA) in the near future. (CH)

Describes a class exercise in which a teacher prepared a newsletter containing samples of student work and sent it to editors. Notes the benefits of the exercise, including the offers of editors to accept some of the stories. (FL)

Synthesizes the research and discussion concerning the nature and quality of the connection between education and employment, and highlights the critical questions which appear to have guided this body of inquiry. Concludes with a discussion of methodological considerations and a critique of current research practice. (Author/BL)

Preliminary studies into technological literacy show it to be an important area of agreement between educators and employers. Offers 10 steps to achieving technological literacy in the classroom and a list of other ways to make schools "effective." (JB)

Explains overeducation as an economic phenomenon using several labor-market models. Establishes theoretically the effect of overeducation on production, using a production function model that characterizes production as a two-phase process. (PGD)

Answers are provided to commonly asked questions about secondary special education programs. Topics covered include components of comprehensive vocational programs, job placement techniques, agencies involved, and difficulties frequently faced in the transition phase. (CL)

Dissimilarities between vocational rehabilitation and special education are noted, making school-to-work transition complicated. The author cites fiscal and program practices in Wisconsin that successfully link rehabilitation to education. (CL)

The article describes several folk schools in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland that cater to disabled students. The folk high schools are intended to help young people make the transition from adolescence to adulthood. (CL)