The paper specifies mathematically the demand and supply functions for interacting factor markets to characterize the impact of alternative antipoverty programs. Wage subsidies were found to be the most transfer-efficient, implying that education and training is the most cost-effective means of aiding the low-skilled. (MF)

Discusses vocational education training in Slovenia since 1991, noting challenges posed by transformation of the economic/social system (privatization, development of market economy, labor force development, European integration) and reviews basic features of the Slovenian system. Cites general reform objectives adopted in 1996 and the need for…

Describes a survey of 1069 Iowa businesses to determine their needs for workforce training and the role of the state's community colleges in meeting those needs. Presents results related to types of businesses served; employer goals, needs, and ratings of program quality; and the role of technology. (21 citations) (AJL)

Describes Bio-Link, the Advanced Technological Education (ATE) Center for Biotechnology established with funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Reports that Bio-Link, headquartered at City College of San Francisco, has created a national network and resource base for community colleges, industry, and others interested in biotechnology…

Describes the establishment of North Carolina's community colleges, indicating that providing education, training, and retraining for the workforce has been the foremost component of their mission since their inception. Considers current trends affecting the colleges, including an emerging emphasis on readiness for global competition and funding…

Examines characteristics of the high-performance workplace and the growing needs for qualified workers. Discusses the role of high schools in changing students' attitudes toward work and presents basic skills criteria for high school students. Reviews the school-to-work initiative and describes components of tech prep programs. (AJL)

Estimates the effects of three types of differences in Taiwanese vocational schools on students' achievement: institutional investment, student background, and learning processes. The analysis is based on multilevel modeling. Although some subgroups of the qualitative differences affect students' performance, student background has little effect…

Argues that education and workforce development departments in the community college can learn from one another and provide more effective and comprehensive services. (AUTH/NB)

Trends in the educational system for students age 16 to 19 are presented. The situation in the United Kingdom is stressed. Changes and improvements in the educational system are suggested. (CW)

Presents a framework used for viewing stress and organizational stress interventions. Reviews the stress management intervention literature in the context of this framework. Provides examples of corporations committed to stress management programs. Identifies future needs appropriate for organizational psychologists to address. (Author/JS)

Examines trends in work force training needs and innovative approaches to meeting those needs (e.g., business incubators, small business development centers, 2+2 programs, and cooperative education programs). Suggests ways in which community colleges can become more involved in work force development. (DMM)

The effects of Australia's increased postsecondary education attendance and some educational policy changes on the labor market are examined. Whether postsecondary education should be expected to provide vocational skills and delay labor market participation, or secondary school vocational preparation should be improved, is discussed. (MSE)

Several recent reports which call for educational reform see the primary function of the nation's schools as serving the interests of economic productivity. A prevalent theme of these reports is that school practice should be modeled after the corporate workplace. Implications of such an environment for civic education are discussed. (IAH)

Dramatic changes in Poland's economy since adoption of a free market and parliamentary democracy in 1989 are chronicled, and resulting changes in the occupation structure, vocational and higher education, earnings, and unemployment are examined. The experiences of other Western countries suggest that a strategy of flexibility and adaptation in…

Examines recent initiatives of state governments and boards in developing economic development policy with community colleges as active partners. Places the policy discussion within a human capital framework, considering the state role in building human capital, and the building of human and physical capital through technical training. (DMM)