Discusses the Sign Language Interpreter Training Program at Arizona's Pima Community College (PCC). Presents results of the 1977 PCC feasibility study ascertaining the need for such a program. Enumerates and analyzes its goals and objectives and lists the required courses. (CAM)

Describes the growing awareness of the need for legal assistants which lead to the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges' paralegal education project, whose primary purpose was to develop, implement, and evaluate associate degree, certificate, and continuing education paralegal programs at six community colleges. (TP)

Describes the personnel, equipment, and facilities problems encountered by North Central Technical Institute in the development of a laser technician program, and the program's enrollment and job placement rates. Advocates financial support for such programs to meet the national demand for laser and other high technology personnel. (WL)

In 1966, Pitt Technical Institute (North Carolina) began a training program in farriering (horseshoeing). Students meet 6 hours a day for 11 weeks. Most of the graduates have entered the farriering occupation and have found that the demands for their services far exceed their availability. (DC)

Urges colleges to become knowledgeable about the needs of high technology industries to provide training programs for new occupations. Cautions of the high cost of programs and equipment and difficulties in securing qualified instructors. Inventories emerging fields, trends, and high priority issues for occupational education. Advocates…

Examines the community college's role in state economic development, describing the North Carolina model, which teams community colleges and the department of commerce to insure adequate program funding. Encourages similar linkages in other states to provide resources for occupational training of skilled workers in high technology, critical…