The three major presidential candidates express their views on three questions relating to vocational education: (1) what role will vocational education play in the nation's goals; (2) what priority does federal support of vocational programs hold; and (3) how will you spend funds slated for state and federal employment and training programs? (CT)

Describes the Elliott Training Center in Greensburg, PA, which is a federally funded, state-of-the-art center operated by the Elliott Company. With the help of the National Alliance of Business, the Elliott Company was able to obtain federal funding. (JOW)

This essay seeks to illustrate the broad contours of federal assistance for vocational education and training by describing the wide range of federal programs that support occupational education and training. (SSH)

Youthwork, Incorporated, was created by the Youth Employment and Demonstration Projects Act of 1977 (YEDPA) to keep track of youth employment and training programs. Privately-owned Youthwork administers federal demonstration grants across the country to help provide job guidance, work experience credit, private sector involvement, and…