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Shoemaker, Byrl R. – Vocational Education Journal, 1987
The author argues for the reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Act of 1984. Topics include the following needs: (1) increased productivity, (2) global competitiveness, (3) technological updating, (4) dislocated worker retraining, (5) quality of life, and (6) dropout programs. (CH)
Descriptors: Dislocated Workers, Dropouts, Federal Legislation, Productivity
Download full textCavazos, Lauro F. – 1989
The Department of Education considers the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Act reauthorization one of the critical education issues facing the 101st Congress. This area is of the highest priority because of the importance of vocational education to the rejuvenation of U.S. education; to the educational aspirations of the poor, disabled, and…
Descriptors: Accountability, Economic Development, Educational Legislation, Equal Education
Smith, Thomas J.; Trist, Carolyn – 1988
The need for partnerships among deliverers of training in the public and private sectors has reached a critical point if U.S. businesses are to remain competitive. The work force and workplace are being transformed by demographic trends, economic and employment trends, a growing skills mismatch, and concerns over educational effectiveness. Two…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Agency Cooperation, Educational Legislation, Employment Patterns
