The history of craft education in its earliest forms is traced down through the ages to the technical education found in today's schools. Also discussed is the instructional content of modern technical schools including academic requirements, problem-solving patterns, the essential informational elements of specific crafts, and practical…

While methodological difficulties associated with the study of age and work performance make firm conclusions difficult to draw, it is apparent from a number of well-designed studies that age often has no real influence on performance. Wide individual differences exist and experience often counteracts any age effects. (JOW)

The author analyzes some issues on the cost of emigration to the countries of origin and some policy implications. Attention is focused on how the supply of skilled workers is affected by migration. The article also discusses distortion of the free market and presents a profile of Asian contract workers. (CT)

This study focused on the influence exerted by market forces and by the economic and institutional characteristics of the building construction industry. The results indicate that shortrun fluctuations can be attributed to changes in the labor market which systematically affect bargaining positions and thence wage policies and the…

Describes the development of a program designed for preparing skilled and informed workers for construction jobs in the mountainous areas of northwestern North Carolina. (Author/RK)

Massive emigration from Jamaica of professionals, technicians, managers and administrators, and skilled workers has resulted in a critical shortage of a well-educated work force. If present political and economic trends continue, this problem is likely to remain for some time to come. (ST)

Skilled labor is one of the major requirements for economic growth. It is one of the major constraints on industrial expansion and diversification. Meeting the need for skilled labor in the 1980s is a challenge that demands a concerted effort by the national and provincial governments, educators, business, and labor. (Author)

Suggests that abilities associated with language and education are highly valued by society and those important in a technological society may be undervalued by policy makers with traditional educational and social backgrounds. (JOW)

The author observes that we are in a period in which unemployment is coupled with the shortage of skilled manpower. The response to these concerns must involve improved manpower planning between public and private sectors. (JOW)

Describes Federal efforts to improve and expand apprenticeship opportunities: (1) Concentrate on industries other than construction, (2) improve the Federal-State partnership in apprenticeship, (3) establish Community Apprenticeships Councils, (4) start industry promotion campaigns, and (5) encourage apprenticeship in the Federal government. (WL)

Reports on a study of apprenticeship training designed to determine the future level of Canada's financial support and based on information provided by employers, unions, journeypersons, trade advisory committee members, and others. Results indicate that apprenticeship is effective in providing the labor market with skilled workers. (CH)

Humberside (England) City Council and Hull University collaborated on a project to offer paid educational leave to manual and lower-grade white-collar council staff. The program was aimed at those who had derived little benefit from formal education and provided a supportive environment for working class women who made up the bulk of the…

Examines matching problems between education and employment in Germany by examining past and present trends in vocational education and higher education. Analyzes transitions into both education systems, scrutinizing the entrance of skilled workers and higher education graduates into the employment system. Training in production occupations has…

This articles describes a partnership between the Quad Cities Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), and the Minority Teacher Incentive Program (MTIP) of the Rock Island-Milan Public Schools. The purpose of this partnership is to provide information about…

In 2006, it was determined that Maine's new community college system--off to a remarkably promising start--was already at a critical juncture: nearing or exceeding capacity in many of their most popular programs, straining facilities and the ability of staff to deliver high quality programs and services, and struggling to meet the demand of many…