Presents an account of the history of U.S. vocational education. Emphasizes the tension between the two fundamental concepts underlying vocational education: the pedagogical and sociopolitical perspective and the economic interests. Reflects the conflict in the debate on the form of vocational education: work based or school based. (CAJ)

Analysis of interviews with 17 high school juniors indicated that availability of work-based learning, supportive adults, and orientation to the adult world are associated with readiness for school-to-work transition. Whether motivated by anxiety or interests, resource use resulted in clearer transition plans. Multiple pathways to readiness were…

This article discusses the formation of a new framework for marketing the liberal arts, supported by the marketing successes of the past and strengthened by a renewed recognition of the specific educational value and relevance of the curriculum. Highlighted are four components in developing a new marketing plan. (GCP)

Describes the evolution of higher education in Romania after 1990 and presents the results of a survey concerning the relationship between higher education and the business community in Romania. The survey had as its main objective to analyze the evolution and performance of graduates, from both private and state universities, in the labor market,…

Describes an innovative program in Washington state which shows the benefits of meshing two different school-to-work programs and the importance of bringing teachers, parents, and the community into the mix with school counselors. (GCP)

Discusses how, responding to a growing need to prepare graduates to meet the workforce requirements of an economy that relies increasingly on science and mathematics, the professional master's degree crosses disciplines and relies on collaboration between business and university leaders. (EV)

This article explains the origins of Delaware Valley College's (DVC) "Professional Development Seminar," jointly developed by DVC's Office of Career and Life Education and the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce to help seniors prepare for their transition from college to the workplace. Also outlines the program's content methodology and details its…

Using National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1997 data, participation in school-to-work and career and technical education (CTE) between 1996-97 and 1998-99 was examined. There was a trend toward less participation in activities identified as school-to-work and an increase in the proportion of CTE concentrators. There was little socioeconomic…

Employment statistics and survey data show that predominantly female market traders in Ghana do no fit stereotypes of illiterate, poor workers of the informal sector. Theories assuming that higher education levels enable transitions from the informal to formal sector may need reconsideration. Education-work connections appear to be gendered and…

A three-dimensional curriculum model for business education shows how instructors and students can shape instruction to fit individual needs while meeting the needs of a changing society. The model relates business functions to industry settings and levels of employment. (JOW)

Educators should make learning more work related and companies should make work more learning related. A five-phase system for managing educational change includes (1) unstructured education; (2) inventory of education programs and costs; (3) planning, measurement, and organization; (4) implementation of structured education; and (5) refining…

This study of teachers experiencing critical thinking as they are engaged in learning it through a graduate class, as well as their attempts at teaching in this way, is grounded in phenomenological and critical foundations. (Author)

Presents guidelines for experienced educators who want to enter the field of corporate education. Discusses (1) assessment of training and development competence, (2) acquisition of training experience, (3) pursuit of competency-based education or training, and (4) utilization of a broad range of training resources for continuing career…

Discusses the history of Berea College and its program of having students work at the college to defray the cost of their education. Students built the college and operate the services that maintain it. (JOW)

Describes the concept of a new employability credential for youth, examines the essential elements of such a credential, and explores the process to develop an employment credential. (JOW)