Discusses the history of the American Vocational Association in terms of its relationship to organized labor as both promoted the rights and welfare of the working class. (CH)

Discusses the benefits of using teleconferencing in the business classroom and the important lessons this use can teach students who will enter business. (CH)

The author reviews two studies relating to the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) and its service to disabled individuals. Results showed that high school dropouts and welfare recipients are targeted often by the Service Delivery Areas and that 92 percent of the participants are economically disadvantaged. (CH)

A study at CIGNA Corporation's corporate management development and training program attempted to prove that management training makes a real business contribution. Results demonstrated that net savings directly and indirectly due to the training program were substantial. (CH)

Asserts that the recent growth of graduate programs in gerontology has been fostered, at least in part, by the perception that careers in the field are numerous and that they are expanding. Questions about these assumptions are raised, along with some doubts about the wisdom of encouraging further program growth. (Author)

Reviews concepts related to education and production and the practice of combining education and productive work in schools from a Latin American point of view. After clarifying the range of programs that might be classified under the heading of education and productive work as well as education with production, experiments on which reports are…

Describes the impact of computer technology in the business world, particularly on business communications. Suggests ways to help students and employees cope with changes in the workplace. (MS)

Compares the judgment of students and personnel professionals regarding four distinct methods of resume reproduction. Finds a modest difference, students showing slightly more tolerance for poorly reproduced copies. (MS)

Describes a study to determine the kinds of jobs mildly retarded individuals are involved in and to explore factors that may be useful for educators who develop curricula for this population. (JOW)

The author demonstrates that land, resources, and abundance are powerful themes in both American history and economic development, conditioning our values and institutions. He also examines the effects of industrialization, technology, social expectations, and the changing role of women. The role of education in society is examined in relation to…

Reports responses of professional journalists to a questionnaire that asked how high school journalism classes had influenced their decisions to enter newspaper careers. (DF)

Schools, families, and vocational rehabilitation agencies can work together to promote a successful school-to-work transition by disabled youth through career education, independent living programs, and community involvement. (CL)

Suggests that technical writing students need to be introduced to four important job-oriented concepts: (1) sleuthing (to pinpoint and correct questionable materials); (2) diplomacy (to handle sensitive authors); (3) scheduling (to estimate the time involved to complete a job accurately); and (4) budgeting (to determine job costs). (HTH)

The article describes a transition process to promote the adjustment of severely disabled students leaving school. A case study illustrates the individualization of the process. Noted are the importance of community needs assessments, establishment of written individual transition plans, and community awareness campaigns. (CL)

The author discusses means to promote success in the school-to-work transition of disabled students, noting the importance of written transition plans, curriculum collaboration, work experiences, and followup studies. (CL)