Experts agree that the ability to attract and train young people is crucial in today's workplace. Cooperation between government, education, and the private sector is essential to eradicating the problem of youth unemployment. (JOW)

Methods which ensure trainee followup of skills training are presented. Techniques involve personal action planning, group action planning, multiphase programming, performance aids, recognition systems, resource access, trainer followup, and more. (CT)

The uses of interactive video are explored through various case studies. They include cardiopulmonary resuscitation training for the Dallas American Heart Association, Ford Motor Company dealership training, employee training at the Los Angeles Plutonium Facility, and others. (CT)

This article discusses the role of the teacher-coordinator in coordinating classroom and on-the-job training. It discusses the importance of leadership, the role of advisory committees, and how to use certain procedures and materials. (CT)

Describes an investigation undertaken to indicate the curricular content (knowledge and skills) needed to prepare the accounting student to audit computerized accounting systems. Areas studied included programing languages, data processing, desired course training, and computer audit techniques. (CT)

Discusses an American Association of Community and Junior Colleges/National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) project, "Strengthening Humanities in Occupational Curricula." Reviews conference workshops, which presented model humanities education programs for occupational students and discussed methods for improving humanities…

Efforts to determine the effectiveness of federal youth employment training programs have indicated that positive results are accompanied by persistent problems. Available from: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Rm. 456 GHI Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20250. (JD)

Discusses the National Education and Training Task Force for Minority Business Enterprise, its message for vocational education, its recommendations, the potential of small business, the building of local systems, evaluation of present programs, postsecondary emphasis, and the Youth Enterprise Project as a catalyst. (CT)

Discusses the Sign Language Interpreter Training Program at Arizona's Pima Community College (PCC). Presents results of the 1977 PCC feasibility study ascertaining the need for such a program. Enumerates and analyzes its goals and objectives and lists the required courses. (CAM)

Identifies several common attitudes of institutions, trainees, and trainers regarding the training of a backup searcher. Ten tips are given for dealing with the less-than-perfect training situation, with recommendations (depending on the combination of attitudes) for internal or external training, or both. (SW)

Reports the results of a survey on the design, development, production, and utilization of media in business training programs. In-house production is described, as well as the types of media most used by corporations, problems with outside vendors, and future directions of media development. (BK)

Discusses the need for the development of training programs that will provide persons with marketable skills. Describes a 1979 study of the posttraining employment status of graduates of institutions for the culturally, socially, or economically disadvantaged. (JOW)

Considers the value of university programs in preparing students for photojournalism, notes trends and problems in photojournalism education, and describes experiences helpful to the development of photography skills. (GT)

This evaluation study illustrates several ways of measuring post-training job performance, a variety of measurement problems, and the impact of evaluation upon administrative decisions. Measurement problems are discussed in terms of six dimensions. (Author)

Mondale discusses the current state and future trends of youth employment, focusing on the recommendations of the Task Force on Youth Employment. Included in the discussion are minority unemployment rates, private industry cooperation, and the increasing importance of education in two areas--basic skills and career preparation. (SK)