Discusses various elements of linkages: informal agreements; formal written agreements; making agreements work; the non-financial agreement; how linkages work at the elementary, secondary, and postsecondary levels in Wisconsin; mandated linkages; and the importance of linkages in the vocational education and training arena. (CT)

This research project reviews various treatment methods used for the rehabilitation of juvenile delinquents between the years 1970-1986 in the United States. It points out eight elements that were frequently used: family involvement, remediation of basic skills, vocational preparation, socialization, creative therapy, crisis intervention, health…

The concepts of education for capability, education for enterprise, and entrepreneurship education are outlined in terms of curriculum development. The paper studies the conceptual problems involved and presents a synthesis in the form of suggestions for curriculum development in enterprise/entrepreneurship education across the spectrum of general…

The author states that a more systematic evaluation of labor market training is advisable. This includes permanent and refined monitoring of the trainee population for effective planning and proper longitudinal studies of different target groups in relation to the regional and national labor market policy. (CT)

Reports results of a survey of 116 local and state school board members, school superintendents, senior high and elementary principals, and higher education professors in Texas. Subjects chose between paired statements, prioritizing competencies that they felt should be included in a training program for board members. (CH)

The authors describe the programs of study at Walter Biddle Saul High School of Agricultural Sciences in Philadelphia. Enrolling 700 students, the school trains youth for careers in agriculture-related occupations and possesses a very high placement rate for its graduates. (CH)

Describes the development process behind a technical communication course that stresses effective communication to high school seniors in vocational programs. The course is a pilot project of the Great Oaks Joint Vocational School District in Cincinnati. (CH)

The authors describe a model for integrating coaching and career management. Included is a discussion of managers' three roles in employee development--coaches, sponsors, and mentors. (CH)

Presents summary findings of survey of employers' attitudes toward geography graduates from universities in Britain. Concludes that geography departments should encourage broader "vocational" education and involvement of their undergraduates and need to introduce a wider range of teaching methods. Suggests that this is unlikely to happen…

District-level pupil transportation manuals that contain clear, concise information about objectives, policies, and regulations are a must. These manuals should also specify procedures concerning evaluation processes, personnel recruitment and selection, and the driver training program. (MLH)

Examines the ideological origins of vocational education and the reasons why people holding a broad spectrum of political and economic opinion found vocational education attractive. Argues that despite differing views on vocational policies, reformers were united by a desire to improve the functioning of society. (ETS)

Reports on the problem of adult functional illiteracy in the workplace and discusses how some companies and business-sponsored organizations are dealing with this problem. Describes Polaroid Corporation's in-house literacy training program in detail. (CH)

Describes a survey of "Training" readers that asked: (1) Does your organization conduct basic technical skills training? and (2) If you do provide technical skills training, what subjects are you covering? Results are reported and discussed. (CT)

Presents results of a national survey of training and development executives concerning the state of U.S. employee training. Examples of the topics covered by the survey include corporate philosophy, staffing considerations, needs assessment, training participation, program topics, methods and materials, and program evaluation. (CT)

Reviews existing programs for inservice training of professional reference librarians and discusses the changing roles of reference librarians and ways to determine components of a staff training program (e.g., performance functions of reference librarians and use of videotaping to analyze the librarian's ability to communicate effectively). (14…