A teacher of multiply handicapped students describes his approach to training students for actual jobs in the community as well as for use of recreational sites. The approach involves an inventory of skills required by the settings, specific training, and on-site supervision. (CL)

Compares the cost factors of on-the-job training and formal classroom instruction and describes situations in which each method would be cost-effective. (SK)

This article examines the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) and explores desirable evaluation methods and criteria suggested by the language in the current legislation and by the contemporary literature about program evaluation. Related problems and opportunities for JTPA evaluation are discussed. (CT)

The author developed an instructional-design model consisting of four simple steps. The model is in a circular format, rather than the usual linear series form, so it is named the training wheel. (SSH)

The duties, training, qualifications, advancement, and employment outlook of correction officers are described. (EA)

This document was produced by DBM Consultants, who provided the research on Susanne Wood's report "Fully On-the-Job Training: Experiences and Steps Ahead." It contains the appendix: Stage 3--CATI Questionnaire for Fully On-the-Job trainees/apprentices and is provided as an added resource for further information. [Full Report available at ED493985.]

Recent congressional action has increased the incentives for welfare recipients to seek new skills and has altered the system for providing education and training services. Addressing the impact of changes in welfare regulations on participation in education and training programs requires a baseline measure of how often disadvantaged populations…

Building Bridges to the American Workplace-Employment Counseling with Immigrants and Refugees is a training session presented by the author to people in the workforce development field. The information in this article is based on the concepts presented in the training. This paper outlines the four vocational identity models used by immigrants and…

The Jobs-Plus Community Revitalization Initiative for Public Housing Families ("Jobs-Plus") began operating in seven public housing developments around the country in 1998, but its implementation in Seattle?s Rainier Vista development differs significantly from its implementation in other sites. Two factors set Seattle Jobs-Plus apart: First, a…

The term "customized training" has recently been used often when discussing training. Many training development companies and community colleges selling their training programs use it frequently for engaging prospective customers and companies considering purchase of their products. So, what is customized training?

The author discusses the need and the reasons for education for older adults and the assistance that can be offered by vocational education in occupational education, training, and retraining. (EA)

Questions the basic economic and political assumptions behind the push for vocationalism and career education, and presents an overview of the issues considered essential in making viable the relationship between the schoolplace and the workplace. (Editor)

A brief description of a skills training course that used videotapes for research too.'' (Editor/AK)

Assessed was the importance of technical summer jobs for engineering college students. Those who got technical jobs in the summer were found more confident, assertive and motivated for learning than those who did not have such jobs. (PS)

Author describes the three facets of Finland's state personnel training: (1) individual offices and institutions; (2) the State Training Centre; and (3) the Coordination Section of the Ministry of Finance. (CB)