This series of articles summarizes discussions from the Second World Conference on Cooperative Education. Topics include "Cooperative Education: A Powerful Instrument for Development and Peace;""Human Resources: An International Concern for Developing Countries;""Human Resources: A Continuing International Concern for…

Representatives of European nations discuss cooperative programs in their countries, with a focus on the extension of co-op into adult education for reentry into the job market. (SK)

Second careers are examined from an organizational viewpoint, and new directions for education-work policy, suggested by a unique second career program of the Federal Aviation Administration for air traffic controllers, are explored. Focus is on age, organizational and training factors, and community involvement. (Author/JMD)

A survey of recruitment officers in England and Wales concerning the entry to employment of young people who leave school with no formal qualifications or with qualifications below the GCE A level is discussed. Findings suggest that employers are not dissatisfied with their recruits. (Author/MLW)

Discusses the growth of university programs aimed at bridging the transition of women from home to the labor force or to further education and training in the United States. (SK)

The author discusses areas of nursing education where problems exist: the gap between nursing education and nursing service, the gap between professional education and technical education, methods of funding nursing education programs, faculty as role models, graduates of nurse practitioner and graduate nursing programs, and communications between…

Discusses Pima Community College's effort to improve communication and fulfill the common needs of business and education through career education activities involving students, educators, and employers. Explains that Tuscon's changing characteristics prescribed a changing educational philosophy. Provides examples of employer/educator coordination…

Although there is no consensus on availability of teaching jobs, teaching jobs are available in specific geographic areas and in selected specialties. Career counseling and placement personnel cannot guarantee jobs to certified teachers, nor can they discourage them. Experiential learning is essential in a tight job market. (Author/BEF)

A design for teaching human behavior to undergraduate social work students is described that is multidisciplinary in its knowledge base, employs a comparative and analytical approach to a variety of theoretical concepts, and is directly linked to the problem-solving competencies of practice. (Author/MLW)

A direct empirical test of one of the main tenets of the human capital model is offered, which shows that after completion of their compulsory education, English pupils in general are aware of the relationship between educational qualifications and average earnings. Perceived rates correspond to the actual rates estimated by earlier studies.…

Endorses the concepts of communication and cooperation as increasing numbers of business leaders and educators call for cooperation in joint planning and program development and evaluation to interrelate school and work. (Author)

Summarizes the findings and conclusions of a recent NFER (National Foundation for Educational Research) report which resulted from a two-year (1977-79) evaluation of the Unified Vocational Preparation pilot program in England. (CT)

Economic dependence and occupational incompetence in the lives of adult women in US culture are examined with attention to both the problems created by these disabilities and the need to change the socialization practices that contribute to their development. The need for girls to focus on their futures is emphasized. (Author/MLW)

Colleges need to blend the liberal arts and professional education to produce students who are both well educated and prepared for fulfilling careers. Educational goals include: (1) entry skills for job success, (2) preparation for professional growth, (3) development of professional attitudes and ethics, and (4) general education. (Author/MLW)

The author examines Torsten Husen's book, "The School in Question," in terms of Husen's description of the current crisis and his proposals for improvement. The extent to which Husen's proposals for the future follow from his analysis and diagnosis is discussed. (KC)