Author discusses criticism of Skinner's new book, pointing out that many top executives share these critics' belief in the autonomy of man. He then outlines under what circumstances, and how, techniques of behavior reinforcement can be used in employee training. (PD)

Economist says industrial training boards offer potentially successful model for the U.S. (Editor)

Believes the most important person in industry is the operative and that TV should be used more extensively for his training. (RB)

A federally sponsored program coordinated by the AFL-CIO Appalachian Council to aid the disadvantaged and unemployed in locating jobs. Job development and on-the-job training are both an integral part of the program. (BC)

Data analysis indicate that rehabilitation clients in a residential job skill training program will defer immediate, less valued employment with the hope of obtaining a better position following training. (Author)

This unusual Distributive Education program is designed specifically to rehabilitate ghetto dropouts with full-time jobs during the day and evening classes. (SB)

This series of articles cites a variety of sources and synthesizes a number of studies related to education and training efforts in both developing and developed nations. (SSH)

A rural school district in Calhoun, Georgia, employs a competitive employment training program for moderately retarded adolescents. The program stresses work habits, social skills, and money management in on-the-job preparation. The program is expected to benefit the students, school system, community, and employer. (CL)

Criticizes the Job-Training Partnership Act of 1982 (JTPA) for failing to provide an active role for young people in shaping, rather than simply consuming, its services. Describes ways in which youth can contribute to training programs and calls for elected officials and planning groups to encourage such participation. (GC)

Considers history of data archives, which preserve machine-readable data files (MRDF) for posterity and provide services to users, and current educational scene for data archive personnel. Pros and cons of current system, a 1980 survey of managers of MRDF collections, and alternatives for future are discussed. Twenty-three references are provided.…

Employers from 13 different health care settings in Illinois responded to a questionnaire to identify major issues affecting health occupations education. The five major concerns of employers were the need for improved communication between educational and service institutions, improved understanding of roles, overspecialization, lack of regional…