Describes the activities of the Education-Work Council at Bayamon Regional College (Puerto Rico), one of six colleges participating in a demonstration program aimed at addressing the problems of unemployed youth. (LH)

The work adjustment hierarchy defines work problems of the disadvantaged and indicates which problems need to be resolved first. At some levels there are clear indications of the help needed and of how to provide that help. At other levels, the problem is defined, but there is little information about it. (Author)

Solutions to the traditional handicaps placed on women aspiring to a career are emotional backing and support by parents for the young girl to realize her potential, and support by society for job training and day care. (MJB)

Discusses the strengths and limitations of television as a training device for business and industry. Notes that the effectiveness of television depends upon factors such as how closely the program content is related to specific training objectives, the characteristics of the trainees, and how well the instructor integrates the television…

Describes a final semester internship engineering course offered at McGill University. Students are placed under the direct supervision of practicing engineers while working on actual engineering projects. (SL)

Describes one approach to individualized job preparation instruction, a performance-based training system designed to meet the needs of both trainee and employer. The system includes a performance profile of job elements, skills, and levels of competency which serves as a lifetime record of curricula and performance on each activity for a trainee.…

Describes a study conducted to determine the individual and interaction effects of locus of control and anxiety on work task performance of educable mentally retarded adolescents. (TA)

Describes distinctions between "education" and "training," with particular reference to the relationships between England's Department of Education and Science and the Manpower Services Commission. Applies these lessons to relations between Australia's Department of Employment and Industrial Relations and its Technical and…

A procedures handbook specifically developed for school food service employees assures proper interpretation and communication of policy items and regulations. Figures illustrate the process, development, and suggested content of a school food service handbook. (MLF)

Describes Dundalk Community College's (DCC's) customized training programs for local industries. Looks at employment problems and outlook in Baltimore County, the development of a training agreement with Bethlehem Steel, the use of the Developing a Curriculum (DACUM) process to develop skill profiles, and future directions. (DMM)

Describes legislative, corporate, and educational cooperation that has allowed the 30 community colleges of New York State to emerge as economic development forces in their communities to foster increased productivity and an improved economic climate. Sees state-funded contract courses leading to increased worker productivity and enhanced…

The authors describe an Illinois program that provides grants to help business teachers update their knowledge and skills by interning in a private sector organization. Information on teacher selection is provided, as are descriptions of the actual experiences of five teachers. (CH)

Examines quality control mechanisms within West German dual system for training young workers: entry qualifications, quality/qualifications of trainers, methods for curriculum renewal, etc. Comments on weaknesses in the dual system and briefly discusses two British initiatives intended to improve the quality of the education and training of young…

Seven studies commissioned by the U.S. Department of Labor measuring the net market impacts of the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act are reviewed. Their purpose was to generate informed debate on the efficacy of quasi-experimental designs and structural economic models to evaluate federally subsidized employment and training programs. (BS)

A Connecticut business association helps place teachers in job-related summer work and promotes their image as professionals. Because teachers apply course teachings to first-hand experiences, the internship helps ensure that skilled teachers will instruct future workers. Describes ways to set up a summer job placement program. (CJH)