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Worthington, Robert M. – VocEd, 1983
The new thrust to strengthen our national defense preparedness will create new opportunities for vocational education as defense-related training becomes increasingly important. Educators can take steps to make coping with skill shortages in the military services and defense industries easier and more productive. (JOW)
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Government School Relationship, Industry, Military Training
Sanders, George – VocEd, 1983
Discusses the shortage of skilled workers for defense-related industries and the cooperation that is needed between vocational education and industry to train workers for these positions. (JOW)
Descriptors: Industry, Labor Supply, National Defense, School Business Relationship
Agriopoulos, Michel – VocEd, 1981
Describes a program in Algeria which included the construction of a training facility to ease the shortage of semiskilled workers, particularly construction site electricians and instrument installers. Priorities were to define training needs, implement the program, and produce graduates as soon as possible. (JOW)
Descriptors: Apprenticeships, Building Trades, Construction Industry, Semiskilled Workers
Barker, Don – VocEd, 1979
The growing shortage of skilled workers in industrial maintenance, the growing complexity of equipment, and the automation of production processes call for improved and increased employee training and retraining. A General Motors training supervisor notes how education and industry can cooperate to provide this education and training. (MF)
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Equipment Maintenance, Industry, Job Skills
Radvany, John E. – VocEd, 1979
Discusses factors contributing to the declining U.S. productivity growth rate and compares U.S. production to Germany and Japan. Presents model programs that have recognized the need to develop in people the desire to work, study, improve, and become more productive citizens. (LRA)
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizenship Responsibility, Cooperative Education, Efficiency