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Dimeny, Ervin, Comp.; Williamson, Deborah, Comp.; Yates, Lisa, Comp.; Hinson, David, Comp. – Urban Institute, 2019
The apprenticeship movement is reshaping skills, policies, and programs in the United States at a critical moment in our country's history. This reader offers a chorus of voices emanating from different countries and populations, echoing commitment to bright, sustainable workforce futures through a well-crafted approach to this talent development…
Descriptors: Apprenticeships, Foreign Countries, Vocational Education, Outcomes of Education
Torpey, Elka Maria – Occupational Outlook Quarterly, 2009
This article talks about solar photovoltaic (PV) installer and features Rebekah Hren, a solar PV installer who puts solar panels on roofs and in other sunny places to turn the sun's power into electricity. Hren enjoys promoting renewable energy, in part because it's an emerging field. In solar PV systems, solar cells--devices that convert sunlight…
Descriptors: Energy, Careers, Electrical Occupations, Skilled Workers
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Glover, Robert W.; Bilginsoy, Cihan – Education + Training, 2005
Purpose - This paper aims to compare the performance of building trades apprenticeship programs in the USA, sponsored jointly by employers and unions, with those sponsored unilaterally by employers. It reviews enrolment and graduation rates, including participation of women and minorities. The article also looks behind the numbers to examine the…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Females, Graduation Rate, Construction Industry
Naval Education and Training Program Development Center, Pensacola, FL. – 1979
The Rate Training Manual and Nonresident Career Course (RTM/NRCC) form a self-study package to assist Navy Equipment Operators First and Chief in fulfilling the requirements of their rating. (Navy Equipment Operators First and Chief direct and coordinate efforts of individuals and crews in construction, earthmoving, roadbuilding, quarrying, and…
Descriptors: Administration, Building Trades, Construction Management, Equipment Maintenance
Hill, Carol L., Comp. – 1980
This listing of federally produced curriculum and instructional materials for trade and industrial education is one of eight annotated bibliographies that provide information for vocational educators at the secondary, postsecondary, and adult levels. Introductory information given includes a description of how to use the listing and sources and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Annotated Bibliographies, Appliance Repair, Building Trades