This journal issue focuses on the professional ethics of performance technologists. A brief statement on the focus of the issue by Michael P. Monar is followed by: (1) "Musings," which points out that having a code of ethics is nice, but it doesn't cause people to act ethically (Odin Westgaard); (2) "Report of the Ethics…

A congress on continuing education and training attended by participants from more than 20 Eastern and Western European countries is summarized in this document. Topics discussed at the plenary sessions, panel discussions, and nine workshops included the following: cooperation between Eastern and Western Europe; the role of the social partners in…

The Kentucky Department of Education's Postsecondary Design establishes school and program admission requirements with adequate educational opportunities and alternatives for those who do not meet these admission requirements. The design recognizes that all components of the curriculum contribute to the educational program of the institution. Each…

This handbook for businesses explains the benefits and incentives provided by the Targeted Jobs Tax Credit (TJTC) and the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) and shows how businesses can take advantage of them. An introduction summarizes the two pieces of legislation. Section 1 furnishes the specifics on the TJTC and explains how businesses can…

This article contains a comparative analysis of the cost of training specialists in Russia through evening programs, day programs, and correspondence courses. (Author/RM)

Sweden's program for practical work orientation for secondary level students is described. (DE)

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In coping with the problems that have arisen from the rulings of the Supreme Court on equal employment opportunities, a preemployment test was devised that combined miniature job training with tests which are content relevant to all who are tested. (RK)

Programs have been developed in rehabilitation facilities throughout the country for hiring and training unemployed, underemployed, and handicapped workers. The Association of Rehabilitation Facilities and The Departments of Labor and HEW are sponsors. On the job and classroom training is for entry-level positions and upgraded jobs. (LH)

One problem facing a person coming out of prison is unemployment. Employment may be the most important aspect of offender rehabilitation. This article discusses the development of a prerelease employment orientation program. It also looks into the merits of assessment and evaluation of persons entering the prison system. (Author)

The resource directory describes 76 commercially available off-the-shelf and customized training programs and courses to help business organizations train salesmen. Audio, computer-based, correspondence, filmstrip, videotape, and mixed-media programs as well as programs in print and workshops and seminars are listed, with instructions for…

The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) and the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act's (CETA) cooperative relationship regarding the development of environmental manpower programs on a State and local level is discussed. Environmental programs resulting from CETA aid are described and EPA statistics given, stating that such programs are…

Mainstreaming is taking the disadvantaged or handicapped into regular programs and developing an instructional system that will meet their needs. (Author)