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Strong, Merle E. – 1983
Based on a review of the literature on industrial education as well as on comments elicited from industrial educators, it does not appear that the topics for research in industrial education have changed much throughout the years. What has changed, however, is the context in which industrial educators operate. In light of these changes, it would…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Curriculum, Educational Assessment, Educational Change
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Sharples, Steve, Comp. – 1987
This document synthesizes information on the training of trainers of young people in the United Kingdom. The report looks at the situation in the United Kingdom in relation to career patterns, mobility in and between various types of training situations (in companies, in training organizations, and in the vocational education system), as well as…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Continuing Education, Foreign Countries, Industrial Training
Constantinides, Xenophon; And Others – 1989
This document describes the training of the in-company trainer of young people in Greece. Chapter 1 describes the context of training. Chapter 2 describes the methodology used in the study including questionnaires, interviews, and a forum. Chapter 3 reports the results of the study in the following categories: training manager, in-company trainer,…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Adult Education, Adult Educators, Corporate Education
Armstrong, William B.; Rabinowitz, Mindy – 1989
In 1989, a survey was conducted by the San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) to determine the future hiring and educational needs of the San Diego business and industrial community. The survey sample of 1,100 firms was derived from the list of businesses and industries that participate on the SDCCD Vocational Advisory Committee. Study…
Descriptors: Business, Community Colleges, Demand Occupations, Educational Needs
Hexter, Holly; Andersen, Charles J. – 1986
The status of colleges' credit-granting practices for nontraditional learning (attained outside legally authorized and accredited postsecondary institutions) was studied in 1986, along with credit-granting procedures for military learning experiences, business/industry training, credit by examination, and credit obtained through other assessment…
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, Adult Students, College Admission, College Credits
Rooze, Gene E. – 1984
A study examined the skills required of human resource development (HRD) specialists in western Texas. To gather data for the study, the researcher administered a survey instrument to 66 employers from the western Texas region who were identified as employing 200 or more persons. Of these individuals, 28 returned usable responses. Based on the…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Educators, Competence, Educational Needs
Sniegoski, Stephen J., Ed. – 1980
These proceedings of a conference on the role of education in the reindustrialization of the United States consist of the conference introductory remarks, the texts of five conference presentations, reactor comments and concluding remarks, an executive summary, and a list of conference participants. The first conference report describes the South…
Descriptors: Economic Development, Education Work Relationship, Educational Cooperation, Educational Planning
DOYLE, LAWRENCE F. – 1967
APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS, WHICH SHOULD PROVIDE A CONTINUOUS SUPPLY OF CRAFTSMEN, ARE NOT NOW ALLEVIATING A SHORTAGE OF SKILLED LABOR. CRAFT UNIONS PERPETUATE SKILLS SHORTAGES BY SPECIFYING JOURNEYMEN-APPRENTICE RATIOS AND MAINTAINING A RESTRICTIVE SELECTION POLICY. THE SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM LIES NOT IN FEDERAL LEGISLATION NOR IN MORE FORMAL…
Descriptors: Apprenticeships, Employer Attitudes, Evaluation, Federal Government
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Gross, Ronald; Brightman, Samuel C. – Lifelong Learning: The Adult Years, 1978
More than 1,500 educators at the National Adult Education Conference probed issues ranging from competency-based teaching, through the lifelong growth of adult educators themselves, to national concerns which gave the conference its "5E" theme: employment, ethics, education, environment, and energy. Presentations given at the conference focused on…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Educators, Adult Programs, Adults
Warren, Hugh – 1967
Based on information provided by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization and the respective countries, this study presents a synoptic review of the educational systems in the United States and nine European countries. Some of the trends common to the 10 countries are the emphasis toward integration of vocational…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Comparative Analysis, Curriculum, Educational Objectives
Oak Ridge Associated Universities, TN. Manpower Development Div. – 1975
The Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) of Tennessee and the Nuclear Division of the Union Carbide Corporation established an industrial training program called Training and Technology (TAT) which was conducted at the Oak Ridge Y-12 plant. TAT instructors were provided by the regular work force of Union Carbide while ORAU provided the…
Descriptors: Educational Programs, Electrical Occupations, Industrial Education, Industrial Training
Brecher, Charles – 1974
The report explores the obstacles to increased occupational mobility for workers at a multiplant manufacturing firm. Analysis of the job histories of workers at two plants found advancement opportunities to be limited and inequitable because narrow departmental units were used as the basis for defining eligibility for promotions. Through the use…
Descriptors: Career Guidance, Career Ladders, Collective Bargaining, Employment Opportunities
Hutchings, Donald, Ed. – 1968
Problems in the relationship between education and training in Great Britain are discussed by specialists in both fields. It is urged that industrial education be seen as a phase of adult education. The uniqueness of the British system under the Industrial Training Act is discussed (its vertical organization, promotional ladder approach, and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Career Counseling, Educational Legislation, Employment Opportunities
Board of Trade, London (England). – 1969
A working party studied existing arrangements in Britain for on the job training of overseas nationals, assessed contributions being made to British Export trade, compared the schemes with those in other countries, and recommended various changes. Questionnaire responses came from 266 firms representing seven centrally organized training schemes.…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Costs, Developed Nations, Developing Nations
Campbell, John P. – 1970
A comprehensive review of the literature on organizational training and development is undertaken in this report. Developments in learning, motivation, and attitude theory are discussed, with particular attention being paid to the theory and techniques of behavior modification and to General Systems Theory. Computer-assisted instruction and…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Theories, Computer Assisted Instruction, Economically Disadvantaged
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