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Pavlova, Margarita, Ed.; Lee, John Chi-Kin, Ed.; Maclean, Rupert, Ed. – Springer, 2018
This book addresses growing reservations about the relevance of educational systems to the economic and social needs of individuals by examining different aspects of transitions from school to work or further studies within formal and informal settings in Asia. Highlighting important issues such as selectiveness and inclusiveness, integration of…
Descriptors: Relevance (Education), Outcomes of Education, Foreign Countries, Models
Manpower Administration (DOL), Washington, DC. Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training. – 1977
The history and development of concepts and practices in apprenticeship are discussed in this booklet, which is divided into five sections. Section 1 covers information from indentures imported from Europe, and early labor conditions through skill in apprenticeable trades and apprentice masterpieces. Section 2, Apprenticeship Undergoes Change,…
Descriptors: Agencies, American History, Apprenticeships, Disadvantaged
Harlan, Sharon L., Ed.; Steinberg, Ronnie J., Ed. – 1989
This comprehensive review of the public system of occupational education and job training for women in the United States focuses on education and training for occupations that require less than a four-year college degree. Chapter 1, "Job Training for Women: The Problem in a Policy Context" (Harlan, Steinberg), sketches an outline of job training…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Apprenticeships, Armed Forces, Displaced Homemakers
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National Commission for Manpower Policy, Washington, DC. – 1976
Youth employment is the focus of this compilation of 11 working papers (by selected specialists) developed to aid the National Commission for Manpower Policy (NCMP) in its ongoing efforts to develop a national manpower policy. An introductory section comments on the overall needs/conclusions revealed by the policy papers. Policy paper titles and…
Descriptors: Apprenticeships, Business Responsibility, Career Development, Community Involvement
Lasonen, Johanna, Ed.; Stenstrom, Marja-Leena, Ed. – 1995
This book contains 28 papers about the current status of occupational education in Finland, with special emphasis on context factors, structural and pedagogical reform, and quality management. The following papers are included: "Introduction of Educational Structure in Finland" (Johanna Lasonen, Marja-Leena Stenstrom); "Vocational…
Descriptors: Adult Vocational Education, Apprenticeships, Case Studies, Competency Based Education