Significant job-relatedness was found for a posttraining job knowledge test criterion. Content validity methods may be able to help solve the problem of criterion relevance in validation research by providing quantitative evidence of job-relatedness. (Author)

The National Shorthand Reporters Association accreditation guidelines for court reporter internships are listed and discussed. In addition to these guidelines, it is suggested that a court reporter internship should teach professionalism and expose the students to computer-aided transcription. Coordinators should make use of advisory committees…

The Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) administered by the Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration arranges training and placement for disabled veterans in local job service offices. These employees then assist in placing other disabled veterans on jobs. Some typical DVOP success stories are described. (MF)

Discusses both sides of the issue of whether admission to apprenticeship programs should continue to be contingent upon completion of a high school educational program. (Author/JH)

Presents on-the-job training as an alternative solution to prevent mid-career crises. Includes an example program, steps necessary to develop a training program, and program funding suggestions. (MA)

Presents a discussion justifying science education in the current era of vocationalism. (SL)

In-basket exercises provide the tool whereby the learner's potential for handling applied problems made up of many interacting variables can be measured. (Author/HD)

Final of a six part series discusses the idea that the reputation and credibility of training and development is much lower outside the training community than within it. Urges organizational trainers and developers to prove cost effective contributions to their organizations. (LAS)

The New Careers for Adults program demonstrated that a large number of adults are looking for, and are responsive to, a group career exploration process designed to direct people into occupational educational training programs. (Author)

Undergraduates travel off campus to prepare themselves for careers in public management, city planning, and social services. (Author)

Discusses the Navajo Tribe's joining with the AFL-CIO building and construction trades unions to develop an apprentice job training program geared to the special employment problems of Navajos and to the projected labor needs for construction projects on or near the reservation. Focus is on the Navajo Construction Industry Manpower Program…

Discusses an experimental program to test the concept of training students at the Master's level in chemical engineering. Described is a combination of formal university graduate courses and an on-the-job, industrial internship in lieu of a formal research program. (MLH)

Describes vocational education and training (VET) policy in the Netherlands, components of the VET system (prevocational education, senior secondary vocational education, apprenticeships, higher vocational education, adult continuing education), and features of work-based learning in school-to-work programs. (SK)

A proposal to enrich the German dual system of vocational education with elements of general education is guided by the concept of the social shaping of work and technology, stressing doing as well as thinking. Shaping combines technical/rational aspects with human/emotional aspects. (SK)

Explains strengths and weaknesses of work force projection and forecasting approaches for determining supply and demand of skilled workers. Discusses how and why job training providers should use labor market analysis as the basis for planning relevant programs. (SK)