"The Wiley Handbook of Vocational Education and Training" offers an in-depth guide to the theories, practices, and policies of vocational education and training (VET). With contributions from a panel of leading international scholars, the Handbook contains 27 authoritative essays from a wide range of disciplines. The contributors present…

This pamphlet, published by the Canadian Department of Manpower and Immigration, is the second of a Careers-Canada series and describes careers in clerical occupations. The pamphlet is divided into nine major parts: (1) history and importance; (2) fields of employment; (3) nature of the work (this is subdivided into the secretarial group, the…

This pamphlet, published by the Canadian Department of Manpower and Immigration, is the fourth of a Careers-Canada series and describes careers in electronic data processing. The pamphlet is divided into eight major sections: (1) history and importance; (2) where computer people work; (3) nature of work; (4) working conditions; (5) advancement;…

This handbook is intended both as a text for use in medical office assistant (MOA) training programs in colleges and as a handbook for people working in medical offices. Addressed in the individual sections of the manual are the following topics: responsibilities of the medical office assistant, office organization, appointments and the waiting…

This guide, prepared by the Canadian Office of Manpower and Immigration, intends to inform secondary students of many alternative employment possibilities and educate the students as to qualifications required. Interviews with workers in various fields of the protective services careers detail what students can expect and what is expected of them…

This guide, prepared by the Canadian office of Manpower and Immigration, informs secondary students of many alternative employment possibilities, and educates the students as to qualifications required. Interviews with workers in various fields of the personal services careers detail what students can expect and what is expected of them for each…

This pamphlet, published by the Canadian Department of Manpower and Immigration, is the third of a Careers-Canada series and describes careers in mechanical repair occupations. The pamphlet is divided into eight major sections: (1) history and importance; (2) fields of work; (3) nature of work (this section is subdivided into automotive repair…

This booklet, one of a series on Canadian career opportunities, is designed for those who are interested in a career in sales. The sales occupations described include manufacturers, wholesale, technical and scientific sales representatives, sales managers, purchasing agents and buyers, and retail sales persons and managers. Special sales careers…

This handbook is intended to serve as a reference guide to position classification in Employment and Immigration Canada. It is divided into 11 chapters. Chapter 1 explains Canada's current job and wage classification system, which is a direct result of the Canadian government's decision to allow collective bargaining in the public service. Chapter…

This booklet, designed for prospective job seekers, describes occupational opportunities within the food service, food preparation and hotel/motel industries in Canada. The preparatory training and job descriptions of cooks, chefs, tourist guides, waiters, hotel and restaurant managers, bartenders and front desk clerks are highlighted.…

First of a new resource series, this annotated bibliography presents approximately four hundred training curriculums and instructional materials for motor vehicle mechanics and repairmen. The materials are divided into seven major categories: shop practice; general theory; engine and related systems; electrical and auxiliary systems; chassis; auto…

This bilingual guide is intended as a quick reference to requirements for basic teacher certificates in Canada. For each province and the two territories, the guide outlines educational requirements for obtaining certification; grade levels for which each type of certificate is valid; the conditions under which a teaching certificate becomes…