This study, involving 4 high school seniors with learning disabilities, found that an initial vocational social skills simulation intervention delivered at school led to generalization in 8 of 12 target behaviors (3 behaviors per student). Subsequently, in situ training at the work site produced generalization in four of six behaviors. (Author/JDD)

Investigates the influence of formal academic training, informal on-the-job training, and related professional and personal experiences of hospice social workers on preparation for their work. Findings suggest that social workers view both the generalist or core courses as well as specialist and elective courses as important preparation.…

Discusses the mutually beneficial collaborations between corporations and educational institutions and explains how these partnerships benefit students, faculty, universities and corporations by attracting women and minorities with educational curriculum that is more exciting, and reforming educational curriculum to train students for specific…

A simulated mine provides a six-week preemployment training program for new coal miners. The training school, a cooperative effort involving labor, management, and government, was set up to help meet growing demand, and to reduce turnover and accident rates. (MW)

This final report, a process evaluation, describes the Advanced Job Skills Training Project and the methodology the project used to develop competency-based training for child protective services specialists during their first 2 years of employment. A background section focuses on the managed staff development model, planning requirements, and the…

Provisions of the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) and differences between it and previous manpower training acts present questions for potential training institutions. Suggested ways of dealing with these questions are discussed. The first question concerns steps to become a contractor of training programs under JTPA. These include (1)…

A new evaluation technique developed by the Life Office Management Association (LOMA) has developed an evaluation form for measuring and improving training effectiveness. (BP)

A course in police science for high school students in their junior and senior years is described. (AG)

This article proposes to teach prisoners useful job skills that can be used outside prison. (PD)

The article focuses on the question: "Can on-the-job training for extension staff be made more effective and efficient?" On-the-job training can be accomplished that has a demonstrable impact on the way a county extension administrator performs his job. A case study is cited to prove this point. (Author)

The purpose of the Career Development Program for Administrative, Clerical, and Technical Employees in grades GS-1 through GS-11 is to help provide employees with opportunities to obtain training and education in order to improve their qualifications and to develop their potential. The handbook provides: a diagrammatic career development process…

Three major goals of vocational education are presented: a) meeting the manpower needs of society, b) increasing options available to each individual, and c) lending intelligibility to general education. Educational background and economic characteristics of professionals in the field are detailed as are legislative histories of the Manpower…