The principal objective of this project was to respond immediately to the sudden and drastic increase in the need for vocational rehabilitation services precipitated by a major flood disaster. The focus was on delivering vocational rehabilitation services to eligible handicapped individuals in the disaster area. In addition, the project was…

This study investigates the relationship between client motivation or lack of motivation for vocational rehabilitation services, and rehabilitation outcome. Clients who had received services at a rehabilitation center during a two year period were rated on their level of motivation for rehabilitation services using the contents of diagnostic…

In the United Kingdom there are more than 100,000 business executives unemployed as a result of the economic recession. This article describes educational assistance being offered to executives by government agencies and focuses on ways in which colleges and universities responsible for the training have approached their task. (Author)

Examines retraining transition processes as a basis for understanding adult learning and career change. Distinguishes between frame breaking and incremental change, describes associated learning methods, outlines transitional phases, and considers relationships between degrees of change and coping styles. Finds that variables reflecting career…

Explores the relationship between vocational education and customized training; identifies the significant opportunities customized training holds for vocational education and the conditions under which those opportunities may be realizied. (JOW)

Discusses factors contributing to the increased urgency for retraining, associated problems of the dislocated workers, barriers to retraining, the inherent potential of America's work force, and new mechanisms and incentives to promote retraining. (CT)

Combining travel and learning time may be one of the techniques used in adult education of the future. Other time-saving and individualized methods are also suggested. (MS)

This study was designed to gather evidence to determine if basic vocational training and counseling, in areas of local high employability, would give neuropsychiatric patients the needed skills, confidence, and ability to leave the institution by functioning in the area in which they were trained. (Author)

Discusses technological developments, school role, curriculums, guidance and counseling, career training, effects of cybernation, and standards and evaluation. (DM)

The real retraining of the American work force will not come about through massive, federally operated job training programs. It will come about only when employers are able to look forward to a promising economic future that requires highly trained and motivated employees and that offers real jobs. (Author/SSH)

Demand is intensifying for highly skilled workers qualified for jobs in high technology companies. Training (and retraining) for these jobs is being offered and supported by various groups/programs. Discusses cooperative and federal programs, internal retraining, contract training services, and vocational school training. Examples of such programs…

Presents the Model of Vocational Redevelopment for Midcareer Physically Disabled Persons. The model uses four basic elements (worker needs, worker competencies, job reinforcers, and job demands) and their phenomenological counterparts to elucidate critical aspects of redevelopment, such as worker's self-assessment and job understanding, impact of…

A survey of 32 displaced agricultural workers and 19 prospective employers identified the education and training perceived necessary by both groups to gain employment in desired occupations. Results indicate that educational efforts should teach problem-solving and decision-making skills as well as technical skills. (CH)