THE TECHNICAL INFORMATION IN THIS STUDY GUIDE WAS DEVELOPED FOR USE IN RELATED INSTRUCTION IN APPRENTICE TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR ROOFERS. THE MATERIAL WAS PLANNED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE STATE EDUCATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE ROOFING TRADE AND PREPARED UNDER DIRECTION OF THE BUREAU OF INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION. THE UNITS ARE (1) THE APPRENTICE…

The problems faced by the printer-editors in Wisconsin Territory were financial want, dependence on slow and unreliable transportation and mail systems, and a lack of reliable journeyman compositors and printers. Sources of income regularly included backers who were community promoters of politicians and who frequently withdrew their support with…

The standard differentiates among telephone worker (WG-9), telephone mechanic (WG-10), and telephone mechanic (WG-11) in terms of duties, skill and knowledge, responsibility, physical effort, and working conditions. All are involved in installing, modifying, repairing, and maintaining telephone systems. The work requires knowledge and telephone…

This study analyzes the extent of utilization or underutilization of the education and training brought by different groups of skilled Cubans and ascertains to what extent their competencies were transferable under conditions existing in the United States since January 1, 1959. Through the survey, the statistical analysis, and interviews with…

Argues that a thematic approach to teaching language skills is valid when used in conjunction with grammatical, situational, and psycho-sociological approaches. (AM)

In the winter of 2004 the Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC), with the support of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, undertook a Diagnostic Survey of College and Institute Programs and Services for immigrants and created the college and institute portion of the Immigration Portal. In March 2004 ACCC held an invitational…

The Knitting, Lace and Net Industry Training Board has developed a training innovation called fault diagnosis training. The entire training process concentrates on teaching based on the experiences of troubleshooters or any other employees whose main tasks involve fault diagnosis and rectification. (Author/DS)

A complete and clear job description is necessary in hiring non-degree teachers, as used in trade and industrial education. Some essential qualities to consider in hiring are qualified journeyman's experience, appreciation of tools and equipment, desire and ability to express oneself before students, patience, and an understanding of teacher's…

Business, government, and industry joined in launching a program that guarantees employment by matching supply with demand. (Editor)

Describes the international operations of the world's most extensive private training mission and the lesson to be learned from its example. (Author/RK)

Describes a school which provides non-credit classes and correspondence study to increase Venezuela's skilled work force.'' (Editor)

Manpower needs should be considered by the Federal government and the educational system, with more emphasis on vocational technical education. (Author)

Describes a program organizing curriculum in modules to train skilled workers in the United Kingdom. (BH)

Examined the effects of a flexible working hours schedule on the arrival and departure times of 162 public sector employees. Results indicated that workers, when scheduling their own workday, deviate only moderately from their preflexitime arrival/departure times; and they tend to develop relatively stable arrival/departure patterns. (Author/RC)

During the 1970s, increasing health care demands resulted in a greatly increased work force and a need for highly skilled workers. Wages and salaries of health personnel remained below and absences above national averages. (Author/SK)