Comprehensiveness is the key to the success of Job Corps programs. Corps centers attempt to rectify deficiencies in social attitudes, self-esteem, drug/health problems, and work habits, while providing intensive skill training and work experience to economically and educationally disadvantaged youth. (SK)

Local textile firms have worked with the Chester County Career Center in South Carolina to attract students to textile training, modernize equipment, and develop effective, industry-based training. (SK)

This case study illustrates how one home economist became involved in community economic development and quality of life improvement. Among the techniques she used were quality of life awareness, community outreach, partnership, needs assessment, and response. (SK)

To remain productive, workers require retraining and further education. Educational institutions must change from preparation to continuation and from youth orientation to age-less education. (SK)

Teachers, houseparents, teachers' aides, and parents of students at a school for the deaf in England responded to an attitude questionnaire on advising equally qualified deaf and hearing persons to train for specific occupations. In general, hearing persons would receive more positive recommendations to train for an occupation than deaf persons.…

Examines the scientific bases for the improvement of the employment situation by vocational training; strategies for developing new employment opportunities; and political conditions governing the effectiveness of employment programs. (Availability: Office for Official Publications of the European Communities, 5, rue du Commerce, L-2985,…

Concludes that (1) the state of the labor market affects the ability of training institutions to achieve their goals, (2) institutions need to change rapidly as economic conditions change, and (3) divisions between general and vocational education should be removed. (Availability: Office for Official Publications of the European Communities,…

Explores the nature of the differences between end-of-training behavior and job behavior, the means by which end-of-training behavior is produced, and ways to minimize problems with the transfer of learning from off site training programs to the job. (Author/LLS)

Argues that headteachers in English secondary schools should be trained by specially devised training programs. The role of the headteacher and the content and form of the training programs are discussed. (RM)

Discusses the Handicapped Placement Program of the AFL-CIO Human Resources Development Institute and its success in placing 1,900 disabled people. Points out the need for educational programs about what the unions can do for disabled job seekers. (Disabled USA, President's Committee on Employment of the Handicapped, Washington, DC 20210) (JOW)

Discusses three major areas with which community work training must be concerned: the political and organizational needs of the working class; the learning needs and interests of the individual student; and the lessons of practice. (CT)

Concern exists that youth leaving the kibbutz have no occupation skills needed to secure work in the outside world. In a survey, two opposing hypotheses were examined: (1) kibbutz-born persons will be unable to adapt to outside life because of educational limitations; and (2) because of their education, kibbutz-born persons will display…

Coal mining in Nova Scotia is the subject of a workshop series. The author presents techniques useful in designing a systems-engineered implementation plan for this industry. Identifies occupational areas, specific skill requirements, and manpower needs; and discusses integration of in-class and on-the-job training. (CT)

Knowledge can be taught effectively in the classroom, but skills can best be learned by on-the-job coaching. Coaching is a cost-effective way to reinforce new behaviors and skills until the skill feels more natural and begins to result in better performance. (SK)

Describes a model for communication training in bargaining and negotiation skills. The model was designed for enforcement officers who collect delinquent taxes but can be adapted for clients in other public and private organizations. (PD)