"Project Transition," a model for providing support to handicapped secondary and postsecondary vocational students during their transition from school to work, is described. The model, which builds on community resources, includes a packet of printed materials. (CL)

Describes five consulting activities developed over several years association with a business firm in order to show that intensive work for one company can be an interesting option for consultants who want to address a firm's many communication problems and who want to see long-term results. (FL)

Business educators preparing students for jobs in business and industry should become aware of the problems faced by workers in a typical large office environment. Word processor operators face many of the same problems as factory assembly line workers--lack of personalization, lack of incentive, and removal from the mainstream. (JOW)

The manufacturing sector is the second largest industry in California (after retail), employing over two million persons (including the self employed) and paying more than $86 billion in wages and salaries. There is concern, however, that California's manufacturing sector is on the decline and that companies are moving elsewhere. This report…

As demands for a more advanced workforce increase, the relationship between higher education and economic success is more recognized by leaders in both academia and economic development. As Larry Walther, Director of Arkansas Department of Economic Development, stated in a recent presentation to the Blue Ribbon Committee on Higher Education,…

The purpose of this paper is to explore to what extent is there an understanding among physicians as to how continuing professional education (CPE) and Continuing Medical Education (CME) affect physicians practice? To address the question, focus groups were used to begin a process of identifying the components within each type of education so that…

In 1986 the National Occupational Information Coordinating Committee (NOICC), in collaboration with leaders in the counseling profession, began a major initiative in the United States to strengthen and enhance comprehensive, competency-based career counseling, guidance, and education programs. These efforts led to the establishment of national…

Discusses a survey that examined tasks taught in the office procedures classroom as compared to those performed on the job. Communication, information processing, telecommunications, and reprographics were recommended for emphasis, while shorthand was recommended for deletion. (JOW)

Describes Role Exchange/Education-Practice which was developed and implemented at Saddleback College School of Nursing. For an eight-week session, a nurse educator replaces a hospital nurse, while the practicing nurse teaches. The program has narrowed the gap between education and practice. (JOW)

Describes how a teacher incorporated her own experience of interviewing into an assignment that required her students to conduct interviews about the importance of writing skills. (JL)

Discusses what type of education is most needed or useful. Favors a general education curriculum, not because it provides knowledge that can be directly applied, but because it helps students to think, feel, and imagine. (Author/RW)

This paper offers a rationale for the concern with, and involvement of, vocational education in the topic of productivity in the workforce. It also suggests what differences might result from knowing more about the topic. (CT)

This paper covers three fundamental aspects of productivity analysis: concepts, measurement issues, and a brief consideration of causal forces. It also explores recent trends in partial labor productivity, building on terms and concepts introduced in the first part of this article. (CT)

Traces the evolution of selection and measurement of employees, and identifies the skills found to be most needed and least developed in today's labor pool--oral communication, listening, problem solving, leadership, and organizational ability. (Author/WD)

Explains why it is important for journalism educators to gain professional journalism experience. Presents accounts of five former journalism students who have achieved success in various fields. (FL)