Although in most developing countries, major vocational training programs are financed from general government revenues, earmarked payroll taxes are becoming increasingly popular. This paper summarizes international experience with these payroll taxes, distinguishing between the more traditional revenue-raising schemes of the Latin American model…

Focuses on the principle of the Association of Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) Code of Professional Ethics that deals with delegating tasks only to qualified personnel who have training or can demonstrate competency in performing the task. A problem illustrating the need for the principle and a discussion of its application are…

Argues that trainers who develop and teach in-house communication courses for their firms should review recent research and require more in-class writing; provide more feedback to trainees; use computerized classrooms; include collaborative writing; and place writing in the context of a larger project. (SR)

Describes challenges to existing models of employment counseling in emerging global economy. Asserts career behavior and employment counseling will be affected by psychological dynamics, shifts in occupations, changing education and training requirements, and cultural transitions. Suggests need for employment counseling to be interactive with…

Presents some findings of a national study on effective linkages between job training and local economic development and focuses on the processes used by two communities and their community colleges to link organizations, resources, and efforts in planning for proactive long-term economic development and occupational training. (Author)

This article reports on the quality of life for individuals with deafness on the island of Bohol (Philippines) where deaf children previously isolated from the deaf community can now attend school. Vocational skills are taught to students with deafness through establishment of a restaurant that is operated as a vocational training program and…

Intergenerational day care is a growing trend. Training of dual caregivers involves three challenges: (1) identifying minimum knowledge needed to work with both adults and children; (2) lack of data on effects of intergenerational care; and (3) hesitancy of students and faculty to study/teach about both groups. (SK)

Evaluation of the work experience and job training (WEJT) program of Kenosha County (Wisconsin) suggests that it has no effect on length of Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC), a preventive impact on AFDC cases headed by never-married African-American teenagers, and a negative impact on unemployed parent cases. (SLD)

In Ford's ASSET program (Automotive Student Service Educational Training), students sponsored by auto dealerships complete community college auto mechanics courses specifically for Ford cars. Dealers provide uniforms, pay students during work/study, and hire them after they attain associate degrees. (SK)

The job training system needs to emphasize the basic and functional skills; it needs competency standards and certifications; advanced training should be vouchered; individuals should be tracked over time; and staff development is critical. (JOW)

Recent reports examining the federal Adult Education for the Homeless and Job Opportunities and Basic Skills programs conclude that adult education must consider the purposes for which participants will use basic skills and the barriers they face. A comprehensive human resource development system would include case management, use of formerly…

Maintains that assessment in workplace literacy programs must meet the unique needs of learners, unions, management, and literacy providers. Identifies those needs and suggests ways of addressing them. (SR)

Data from the Panel Study of Income Dynamics showed a 4% decrease in the gender wage gap for whites between 1976 and 1985. White men tend to have higher earnings because of more tenure in areas with greater rewards; women tend to have more part-time experience, which has fewer such rewards. (SK)

Summarizes results of a project examining to what extent middle managers in education and industry have received job training and identifying the common principles underlying effective training. Although a higher proportion of industrial middle managers receive training than their secondary school counterparts, this training seems no more…

A worker's education and an appropriate job requiring education or training are significant determinants of earnings. Qualifying training and training taken to improve skills play different roles in the workplace, but both contribute to greater earnings. (Author)