Discusses a study that analyzed faculty and employer ratings of specific attitudinal characteristics and examined the influence of selected demographic characteristics on faculty and employer response. (JOW)

Responses from 93 of 300 employers familiar with cooperative education identified benefits of their participation: hiring motivated workers, screening students for permanent employment, and creating positive interactions with colleges. Most employers felt that co-op students had better technology and technical knowledge, but were less well…

The extent of and attitudes toward competency-based assessment in Australia's technical and further education (TAFE) sector were examined in a five-phase study that included the following activities: preliminary literature review and structured interviews with individuals/groups selected for their expertise in training in public and private…

Employers' perceptions of cooperative work experience programs on the secondary and postsecondary levels differ in emphasis as well as structure. Employers in postsecondary programs tend to derive more economic benefits. Both groups find co-op a good recruitment tool. (SK)

A survey of 491 Ohio employers of Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) terminees conducted in November 1989 received 346 responses. Employers were queried on attitudes toward JTPA terminees, wage subsidies, employee productivity, wages paid, benefits given, and retention, among other questions. Employees who had completed JTPA programs and were…

Businesses in South Dakota were surveyed to gauge employers' perceptions of vocational education, to determine the extent of private sector interaction with vocational education, and to document employers' experiences with vocationally trained and nonvocationally trained employees. The statistically valid random sample consisted of 347 small…

This report documents findings of a survey of attitudes of business toward vocational education in South Dakota. Chapter I discusses the purpose of the study. Chapter II describes the procedures followed in collecting data from employers. It documents all steps from questionnaire design to data entering and concludes with a presentation of…

This article analyzes data on the views of employers concerning the provision of general studies in technical courses and relates these to the wider conception of further education. Employers included among the primary aims of general studies: (1) to broaden a student's outlook, (2) to improve powers of communication, and (3) to enhance general…

A followup study of 167 hearing impaired graduates from Pennsylvania educational institutions from 1970-1975 was conducted. Four instruments--a student questionnaire, an educational history form, a parent followup survey, and an employer survey were used to gather data. Among results were that the jobs held by deaf Ss did not require the use of…

Compared employer's criteria for college graduate employees with criteria home economics college students think employers desire. Both groups agreed that motivation, verbal communication skills, work experience, cooperativeness, appearance, knowledge of company, and references were important. A gap was noted for five characteristics: initiative,…

Ratings of workplace ethics competencies by 67 educators and 43 industry representatives resulted in 34 competencies needed and used frequently by new workers. Educators rated 11 competencies higher than business reps, who rated 1 competency higher than teachers did. (SK)

This study analyzes faculty and employer ratings of nontechnical employment qualities and examines the influence of selected demographic characteristics on faculty and employer response. Findings (along with statistical tables) and recommendations are included. (CT)

The Montana Council on Vocational Education conducted a business and industry survey in February 1993 to recommend initiatives and methods the private sector could undertake to assist in the modernization of vocational education programs. A representative sample of the various types and sizes of Montana businesses were selected. Surveys were…

Discusses the importance to young people of having credentials, why credentials are important, and the meanings attached to the term "credentials." Examines qualifications and selection practices, qualifying for tertiary education, and employer attitudes toward school leavers. (CT)