Using High School and Beyond (HSB) data, the authors address such issues as (1) vocational curriculum impact on labor market success, (2) fields offering the best work preparation, (3) academic course impact on noncollege-bound youth, and (4) student achievement's impact on labor market success. (CH)

Describes the revised industrial education program at Racine Unified School District. Goals of the program are explained: to explore the elements of industry; to prepare for entry into appropriate technology-related occupations; and to apply academic competencies to technology education courses. A flow chart for the Occupational Preparation…

This article develops a production frontier model for the Employment Service and assesses the relative efficiency of the 51 State Employment Security Agencies in attaining program outcomes close to that frontier. This approach stands in contrast to such established practices as comparing programs to their own previous performance. (Author/CT)

The work of the National Child Labor Committee is described, including its study of cooperative work experience and recommendations, and its advocacy of vocational education and cooperative work experience. Arguments for eliminating vocational education are listed and refuted. (CT)

This article is about people who work in American industry and about how educators and trainers prepare these workers for continuing employability in a changing workplace. The discussion is based on one private sector business and how that company responds to these issues. (CT)

Consists of an interview with Pete Haralovich, owner of a repair shop for foreign cars, who has worked at a variety of occupations. Highlights the need for a vocational emphasis in education. (CH)

Realities of space limitations, microform availability, paper copy loss, and mutilation require that library patrons accept use of microforms. A public relations campaign, appropriately timed and involving staff training, displays, events, and publicity, can be used to inform and instruct patrons in availability and use of microform collections…

Presents a broad overview of the technological revolution and its impact on American business and industry, focusing on electronics and computers. Argues that high technology vocational programs must become a part of high school and college curricula. (KH)

A study of 11th- and 12th-grade public high school students in marketing education programs in Virginia was conducted to measure student attitudes toward marketing courses. Students enrolled in marketing education considered the following attributes to be important: reputation of the class instructor and variety of learning experiences used in the…

Eight steps of the skill training process and 10 rules of learning psychology are discussed as techniques for increasing training effectiveness. The eight steps are: include preevaluate, plan, prepare, present, perform, practice, evaluate performance, and follow up. The 10 rules concern motivation, use of the senses, receptivity, association,…

Suggests that technical writing teachers reconceive their purpose and curricula to give students the skills they really need to meet current demands of technical writing jobs. Explores the moral and pragmatic purposes of teaching literature and technical writing, the disparate needs and motivations of technical writing students, and the…

Describes the career development plan adopted by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg (North Carolina) Public Schools. Reviews the preparatory steps through which new teachers rise to career status. Assesses the role of "mentors" or master teachers, the administrator's role, and the impact of the teachers' action-growth plans. (PGD)

Suggests the concept of English as a second (ESL) training in the workplace as a response to the immediate language needs of working adult immigrants. Several programs now underway on the job-site are described that were formed to meet the expressed language needs of those who do not have the time or energy to benefit from existing programs. (SL)

Presents a selection of views and opinions expressed during the International Labor Conference on the importance of workers' education and training, extracts from resolutions concerning the Commission on Equality of Opportunity and Treatment, and a commentary on a draft resolution by workers' delegates on access to education and training. (CT)

This paper furthers earlier research by Evans, Holter, and Stern on factors influencing the choice of training techniques. Case studies from some 20 organizations are used to assess the validity of the hypothesis of Evans et al. The case studies confirm the usefulness of the Evans hypotheses concerning factors influencing choice among training…