Manufacturing employs a declining share of the U.S. labor force but is still the most important sector of Southern rural economies. Manufacturing has played a major role in reducing poverty in the rural South and is particularly important to economies where tourism, recreation, or commuting is not strong. Historically, manufacturers moved to the…

The era of economic dominance supported by the existence of a large and inexpensive labor pool, and expanding domestic market, and/or exploitation of natural resources is over in the United States. It's time to work smarter, not just work harder. Thus, the economic vitality of any region in a modern economy is dependent on the ability of its…

In both developed and developing countries a gap exists between universities and industry. In developed and industrialized countries universities are in the process of forsaking their ivory towers and forging strong links with industry, mainly through sponsored research and continuing education. In developing countries the gap is very wide indeed.…

The graduate of the Ironworker - Reinforcing apprenticeship program is a certified journeyperson who will be able: (1) to responsibly do all work tasks expected of a journeyperson; (2) to supervise, train and coach apprentices; (3) to demonstrate the principles of drafting, how drawings originate and how to correctly interpret the information…

The economic census furnishes an important part of the framework for such composite measures as the gross domestic product estimates, input/output measures, production and price indexes, and other statistical series that measure short-term changes in economic conditions. Specific uses of economic census data include the following: Policymaking…

In this report, information is provided about the Educational Services sector (sector 61), which comprises establishments that provide instruction and training in a wide variety of subjects. This instruction and training is provided by specialized establishments, such as schools, colleges, universities, and training centers. These establishments…

Between 1881 and 1889, a series of seven volumes was published by the French Government as a result of an investigation made by Marius Vachon. He visited the principal schools, museums, societies, and factories of the artistic industries throughout Europe, and his reports contain much basic information. It was felt that the translation of this…

A summarization of a survey of educational trends in British Industry finds programed instruction and educational technology have become more closely allied. Programed instruction seems to be growing gradually, especially in apprentice training. Entire courses of programed instruction still seem to be rare. (DS)

Bell Canada's plans for future training will be on a centralized basis, using specialists in instructional technology to identify training needs and design courses at both the technical and managerial levels. (DS)

Describes the Lighthouse Learning Project, the purpose of which is to introduce into the classrooms of the Atlantic Provinces of Canada the resources for learning which abound outside the school walls--their history and natural history, industries and laboratories, and the wisdom of their long-time residents. (Author/JM)

Discusses the dilemmas created by photocopying, computing, and other neopulishing technologies in the light of existing copyright laws, analyzes the costs and benefits of computer-based information storage and retrieval systems and photocopying technologies, and suggests guidelines for developing future public policy. (JR)

The present research was stimulated by three related problems frequently faced in validation research: viable procedures for combining similar jobs in order to assess the validity of various predictors, for assessing groups of jobs represented in previous validity studies, and for assessing the applicability of validity findings between units.…

Policies of preparing large numbers of scientists by universities need to be reviewed. Industry cannot absorb an ever-increasing number of specialized personnel in the future, and the needs of industry have also changed. (PS)