The article discusses the provisions and intent of Title II of the Education Amendments Act of 1976 relating to job placement and employer satisfaction. In evaluating the success of vocational education programs student and employer follow-up data will play an important part. (MF)

Japan's system of vocational and technical education is described, including student distributions, program admission, and employers' attitudes. Differences between Japanese and Western vocational training are discussed. (MSE)

Alternative schools in public school districts and private institutions offer a choice of more than one educational option to students. These schools usually have some of the following characteristics: voluntary participation, distinctiveness, nonexclusiveness, comprehensive objectives, and a supportive learning environment. Instructional styles…

Although it is being taken in greater numbers and by increasingly younger people, the General Education Development (GED) test is viewed skeptically by the military, college admission officials, and some employers. The public perception of the GED tends to give it second-class status compared to a high school diploma. However, studies of GED…

This document contains transcripts of United States Senate hearings of March, 1981, on the Youth Opportunity Wage Act of 1981. The proposed Act would set a lower minimum wage for work performed by youth under the age of 20; and extend the allowable lower wages to be paid in other industries besides the food service and retail industries where they…

In April 1980, a conference dealing with sex equity issues and employment was co-sponsored by Hagerstown Junior College and the Maryland State Board of Education. The first keynote speaker was Marian Lang, who works with Black and Decker, Inc. facilities nationwide on the issues and problems of affirmative action. Her presentation began with a…

Job sharing is defined as "two people sharing the responsibilities of one full-time position with salary and benefits prorated"; the concept focuses on positions usually offered only as full-time jobs, often in professional and managerial categories. This book presents an overview of current job sharing and permanent part-time employment…

Two models of the factors leading to organizational commitment are compared: the member-based model, which holds that commitment originates in the actions and personal attributes of the organizational member, and the organization-based model, which is based on the premise that commitment reflects a member's reciprocation for the organization's…

Examines affirmative action and other measures being taken to improve the representation of women and minorities in the State Department and the U.S. Foreign Service. Suggests that institutional barriers to improving the status of minorities in the Department include discriminatory attitudes of officers concerning recruitment, hiring, promotions,…

The concept of continuing vocational education and training is being broadened to reflect the needs of individuals, society, and the economy for more flexible, adaptable, learner-centered opportunities. Roles of the various players are in transition. The role and responsibilities of the government should be as follows: strategic leadership; a…

This book is the report of proceedings of the seventh Mary E. Switzer Memorial Seminar. The contents include five chapters, papers contributed by seminar participants, which focus on strategies for marketing rehabilitation for various publics, including the general public, disabled persons and their relatives, employers, national decisionmakers,…

The first part of the paper describes research addressing whether there is a match between vocational preparation and employer expectations for individuals having disabilities, with emphasis on research performed in Alberta, Canada. Research goals include the identification of generic and/or specific skills and behaviors for vocational training of…

This is a congressional hearing to evaluate the administration and effectiveness of Public Law 98-77, the Emergency Veterans' Job Training Act of 1983. (The purpose of the program established by Public Law 98-77 is to create new on-the-job training opportunities for Vietnam-era and Korean conflict veterans by providing incentives for employers to…

This paper examines interpersonal communication training in organizations from a different perspective, focusing on the interpersonal communication training offered to supervisors in modern organizations. Most of this training focuses on interpersonal communication between supervisors and their employees. The premise of this paper is that…

Discusses the social context of job sharing, reported benefits and disadvantages, and general issues that affect the successful implementation of job sharing programs. Issues specifically affecting job sharing in academic libraries are outlined, and methods for dealing with these issues are suggested. (15 references) (CLB)