Individually administered literacy assessments were conducted with approximately 6,000 adults representing the 20 million persons served by the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) Employment and Training Administration through the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) or the Employment Service/Unemployment Insurance programs. Information-processing…

The key to success in Job Opportunities and Basic Skills Training (JOBS) programs is a philosophy of high expectations. The philosophy accommodates both client and societal concerns. Highlights of the philosophy include the following: respecting the client's goals; giving nonjudgmental acceptance, constant encouragement, and emotional support;…

An overview is provided of the Human Resources Development (HRD) program in the North Carolina Community College System, focusing on trend data and program achievements for 1992-93. The first section of the report traces the growth of systemwide HRD activities from 1970, when a pilot program offering basic pre-job training was implemented at…

This brief highlights some of the most significant changes mandated by the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act of 1990 and identifies concerns that may compromise success in reaching these goals. The paper first identifies the significant changes created by the legislation, such as the replacement of set-asides with…

A case study was done on the effects of training programs sponsored by the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) on 835 women textile workers dislocated by a plant closing in Blount County, Tennessee. Data were gathered by former workers through structured interviews with 100 women typical by age (about 45-years-old) and length of service (14-16…

This document contains the amended text of H.R. 4330, the National Service Act, a bill to establish school-based and higher education community service programs, to establish youth service programs, and to establish a model Good Samaritan food donation program, which was recommended by the Committee on Education and Labor. The document also…

This study investigated potential differences between nonminority and minority groups of individuals with disabilities, in terms of employment placement approach utilized and employment outcomes achieved. The 173 minority status individuals represented four subgroups: Black, Hispanic, Asian, and American Indian. Dependent variables analyzed…

The persistent high level of unemployment among young people has become an issue of national concern. This study examines nationwide attitudes, practices, and policies of private employers toward hiring youth. A survey was conducted in 1981-82 among a random cross-sample of 535 private employers taken from the Equal Employment Opportunity…

This document describes the 1988 Search for Excellence in Vocational Programs, which identifies excellence in vocational service programs for persons with disabilities. The three steps of a management strategy to help administrators make changes in programs to achieve excellence are explained: (1) develop an "Excellence Plan": (2) develop a system…

This review focuses on what the literature can tell about the appropriate content and conduct of a job search training program. The chapters correspond to the four bodies of literature concerning job searches that were reviewed. The chapter on the theoretical literature of the scholarly journals examines the basic model of job search, trade-off…

This report of a Congressional hearing regards the effects of the administration's 1984 budget on training and employment programs. Testimony includes statements from five individuals representing the Research Department of the United Auto Workers (UAW); the mayor of Minneapolis, Minnesota on behalf of the National League of Cities; the mayor of…

Three major types of occupational training programs in Texas were analyzed to reveal their strengths and weaknesses and the extent to which each had succeeded in resolving the dilemmas common to all forms of occupational training. These dilemmas were effectiveness and relevance, the purpose and content of training, and targeting. Firm-based…

Several social objectives influence government sponsorship of employment programs: (1) training for mobility to reduce disruptions caused by change; and (2) increasing skill levels to increase productivity. Evaluation of program effectiveness considers whether the program served its target groups, what activities were provided, and what the…

Performance-based policy in postsecondary vocational education and employment training programs has two major goals. First, it seeks to increase the basic and job-specific skills needed by program participants to perform effectively in occupations related to training. Second, it aims to stimulate debate over what the appropriate outcomes for…

This booklet presents the positions of the National Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (NARF) on issues relating to supported employment in community settings and conversion of resources from previous programs for new applications. The booklet discusses NARF's previous statements, the legal basis for conversion of resources, proactive…