This document contains multiple-choice test items and assessment techniques in the form of instructional management plans for Missouri's cooperative industrial-vocational education core curriculum. The test items and techniques are relevant to these 15 occupational duties: (1) career research and planning; (2) computer awareness; (3) employment…

This report on labor force and occupational information needs of Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) prime sponsors begins with a description of the CETA legislation and programs. The role and use of this information in CETA policy-making and program planning is addressed. Chapter 2 reviews the prime sponsor planning process for CETA…

A series of 13 surveys examined the occupational information needs of 11 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia. During the course of this research effort, state occupational information coordinating committees (SOICCs) polled various agencies within their states to determine the agencies' needs for information concerning occupational…

This handbook is designed to help teachers establish and maintain an occupational orientation program. The 10 chapters contain information on the following topics: (1) "What Is Occupational Orientation?" (2) "What Is Vocational Education?" (3) "How Do I Obtain Occupational Orientation Teacher Ceritfication?" (4) "What Rules and Regulations Affect…

A project was initiated to provide a means of assisting nontraditional community college students with an area of special need--career selection. An IBM PC-XT microcomputer was purchased, and Educational Testing Services SIGI (System of Interactive Guidance Information) Plus career search software was leased to disseminate vocational education…

Information on the relation between the output of postsecondary education in Texas and career opportunities in the job market is presented to help promote career decision-making. Vocational and academic programs that are overproducing, underproducing, or in balance relative to occupational openings in the state are identified. The information is…

This competency-based program guide provides course content information and procedures for secondary schools, postsecondary vocational schools, and community colleges in Florida that conduct programs in brick and block laying and masonry. The first section is on legal authority, which applies to all vocational education programs in Florida. The…

This competency-based program guide provides course content information and procedures for secondary schools, postsecondary vocational schools, and community colleges in Florida that conduct programs in electronics and industrial electronics and electronic technology. The first section is on legal authority, which applies to all vocational…

This competency-based program guide provides course content information and procedures for secondary schools, postsecondary vocational schools, and community colleges in Florida that conduct programs in industrial electricity and commercial and industrial electricity. The first section is on legal authority, which applies to all vocational…

This competency-based program guide provides course content information and procedures for secondary schools, postsecondary vocational schools, and community colleges in Florida that conduct programs in basic precision machining and precision machining. The first section is on legal authority, which applies to all vocational education programs in…

This competency-based program guide provides course content information and procedures for secondary schools, postsecondary vocational schools, and community colleges in Florida that conduct programs in basic automotive body repair and refinishing and automotive body repair and refinishing. The first section is on legal authority, which applies to…

In the Displaced Homemaker project at the New Options Center in Manatee County, Bradenton, Florida, clients were displaced homemakers, single household heads needing training, homemakers seeking full-time employment, and anyone interested in jobs or training nontraditional to his/her sex. Various outreach methods--public service announcements,…

The duties and tasks found in these task lists form the basis of instructional content for secondary, postsecondary, and adult occupational training programs for health occupations. The health occupations are divided into five clusters. The clusters and occupations are: health occupations, nursing occupations (home health aide, geriatric aide,…

The duties and tasks found in these task lists form the basis of instructional content for secondary, postsecondary, and adult occupational training programs for business, marketing, and management occupations. The business, marketing, and management occupations are divided into eight clusters. The clusters and occupations are:…

A composite guidebook covers the collective wisdom and teachings of local school governance. From goal-setting to policy making to board-superintendent relations, this publication places in one complete resource information available to the new and the veteran school board member. Although specifically directed to Pennsylvania board members, the…