The development of information and communication technologies and the formation of a unified information space bring huge potential to the development of society. Specialists in the field of digital economy are increasingly in demand in the labor market. One of the main national tasks related to achieving universal digital literacy is facing all…

This paper (chapter 7 of a larger monograph entitled "Training Teams of Teachers for Urban Schools: The Ford Training and Placement Program") discusses the three major stages of training in the Ford Training and Placement Program: a) specialist training and focused preparation, b) cadre training and coordinated preparation, and c) the intern year…

Describes the cooperative nature and content of Greek agricultural education and training activities and the efforts made to integrate cooperative studies into the national educational system. (CT)

The history of the development, the organization, content, and administration of the integrated core curriculum at U.N.C. Chapel Hill School of Library Science are presented. (MBR)

The author describes a program in which college business students were placed in a consultative relationship with a small businessman, to provide the student with an opportunity to put his course knowledge to work while still under faculty guidance and benefit the businessman at the same time. (AG)

Discusses the course offerings in pure color chemistry at two universities and the three main aspects of study: dyestuff chemistry, color measurement, and color application. Indicates that there exists a constant challenge to ingenuity in the subject discipline. (CC)

The major features of the Child Support Enforcement program as prescribed by Federal statute and regulation are outlined. Also described are significant accomplishments and problems encountered in the administration of the program, in the development of policy, in the provision of technical assistance to the States, and in the provision of direct…

Innovations in the industrial apprenticeship programs of foreign countries are related to: cost subsidizations and financing policies, administrative coordination, and increased program flexibility. (Adapted from a 1974 Industrial Relations Research Association conference paper.) (EA)

THE SCOVILL MANUFACTURING COMPANY AND UAW LOCAL 1604 OF WATERBURY, CONNECTICUT JOINTLY SPONSORED A RETIREMENT EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR ALL EMPLOYEES OVER 55 YEARS OF AGE, TRAINING LEADERSHIP FROM MANAGEMENT AND THE UNION TO CONDUCT PROGRAMS ON COOPERATIVE BASIS. THIRTEEN DISCUSSION LEADERS AND 13 COMPANY AND COMMUNITY RESOURCE PERSONS TOOK PART IN…

This paper gives college reading instructors a four-part prescription to ensure the continued success of their college reading programs: Dispel the myth of remediation that separates college reading programs from traditional academic departments. Define and articulate a philosophy for reading instruction at the college level. Expand college…

Ways in which to organize a drive-in workshop are presented. They include selection of a chairperson, appointment of a steering committee, timing of the workshop, agenda, speakers, where to get information on drive-ins, awards, publicity campaign, and ways in which to boost membership in professional associations. (CT)

Reports on a case study of the set up and first year operations of the public-private partnership between the University of Manchester (UK) and Nord Anglia that delivered training for the National Professional Qualification for Headship. Reviews the partnership according to four factors and discusses the areas of conflict (time and language). (CMK)

The Quincy School Complex is a unique community facility. A high level of cooperation has led to the planning of this facility whose operation and ownership is divided among several agencies and groups. The introduction to the report on the school complex provides background material for the program itself, and attempts to define the "why" of the…

Cites the necessity of involving students in their own career decisions and shows how to accomplish articulation based on this philosophy. (SB)

The Pierce County Cooperative is a vocational and special education consortium of 12 school districts in the western part of Washington State. The Cooperative strives to improve the job entry capability and postsecondary educational opportunity for mildly handicapped learners within the participating districts by facilitating functional…