Technology educators do not have the time, energy, or resources to develop state-of-the-art curriculum changes and should work with commercial vendors to produce the best curricula. (JOW)

"Wheels of Learning," a construction trade curriculum, was integrated with Baltimore County schools curriculum to provide high school students with standardized apprenticeship training and put them on a career path before graduation. (Author/JOW)

Describes how a community college, 11 high schools, a university, and manufacturers collaborate to create a high-powered industrial design and manufacturing program. (Author)

The South and West Washtenaw Consortium is a group of Michigan schools that collaborates in technical areas and operates graphic arts programs in cooperation with local printing businesses. It offers students hands-on experience and exposure to current technologies. (JOW)

The growing gap between the skills of the work force and the technical requirements of today's jobs have reemphasized the need to transform the educational system to provide the solid academic and technical skills required by the jobs of today and tomorrow. (Author)

Describes the modular curriculum developed by the National Center for Construction Education and Research; presents 10 steps toward establishing a school-to-career program in construction. Provides a variety of information about carpentry/construction as a career including salary range, projected job growth, educational requirements, and…