Describes the PROBE Model which profiles worker behavior and reveals problems to be overcome. Discusses the six facets of behavior and the two categories of behavior and how they all work together. (CT)

Suggests the strength of vocational proprietary schools lies in sensitivity to students' needs, responsiveness to their interests by providing short courses that are trade-oriented and specific, instant access through frequent starting dates, flexible teaching schedules to match their available time, a work-oriented atmosphere and heavy emphasis…

A review of scientific studies of remedial training programs indicates a need for advance planning. Suggested requirements for administration of a successful program include: determining training needs and objectives, design and implementation of training programs, and evaluation of training effectiveness. Most existing evaluations suffer from…

Presents information about adult education programs in Romania. Discusses general education and vocational training (evening programs, secondary school classes, extramural education courses), improving vocational and professional capabilities, cultural-scientific mass education, and other educational programs. (CT)

Describes a contracted community college vocational program in which a local business or industry provides 12 hours of instruction per week to the student in conjunction with a minimum of eight credit hours of related on-campus instruction. (LRA)

Factors contributing to the low average earnings of workers in the southern states include interregional differences in urbanization, and differences in the racial composition, training, and union status of the work force. (CT)

A review of research on vocational rehabilitation of the mentally retarded shows that many programs have been successful in placing clients. Evaluation methods are reviewed and vocational training methods in different states are described. Research shows that relevant evaluation, training, and placement can succeed. (JAC)

Describes aspects of the preprofessional program for minority students in the health sciences at the University of Washington, including a summary of the history of the entire preprofessional program, factors bearing on selection and placement of students, and motivational factors. (CS)

An integrated approach to technical training in developing countries includes five components: vocabulary selection, methodology selection, pretechnical English, on-the-job training, and quality assurance. Other important factors in international program design are assessment of student learning styles and consideration of cultural attitudes and…

By assessing the competencies needed by a particular firm, an instructional package can be developed which will satisfy the training needs of the organization. Communication, control, and leadership competencies should be identified. Training programs should be designed for specific industries, since not all industries attach equal importance to…

Describes a number of employment projects for low-income persons over age 55 nationwide through the Employment and Training Administration's Senior Community Service Program. Many public and private agencies are program sponsors, some for several years, receiving federal funds through grants to states. (MF)

Describes the cooperative engineering internship program of the University of Louisville's J. B. Speed Scientific School. The mandatory and highly organized program features preparation in technical communications, and mid-internship evaluations. (WB)

Vocational education is a must if the United States wishes to compete with the Europeans and Japanese. It cannot be relegated to secondary status in schools. The federal government must play a major role in seeing to a balanced approach to the economic and social goals of vocational education. (CT)

Describes a Reentry Opportunities for Women program; Boston College's involvement in Programs for Women in Political and Governmental Careers; the Employer-Based English as a Second Language Program for Indochinese Refugees; Project Adelante's provision of adult basic education for limited-English speakers; and a word processing program. (AYC)

Results of a new study of the extent to which differences in educational attainment, labor force attachment, and work history and on-the-job training account for wage differences between the sexes and races show that, even after extensive adjustments for qualification and attachment measures, White men earn substantially more. (MF)