OECD data show that in some countries the earnings of workers with tertiary vocational education are lower than those of workers with secondary education, in particular for the 25-34 years age group. Israel is one of those countries, and in this study we extend the analysis of this apparent anomaly using a quantitative methodology of multiple…

The objectives of this paper are to identify the financial skills small business owners believe necessary to be successful in business, and to establish whether there is a role for secondary school accounting in contributing to the learning of these skills. A combination of a social network website and snowball sampling technique was used to…

Characteristics of successful entrepreneurs are technical competence, business management skills, self-confidence, and intellectual honesty. Entrepreneurship education can be planned to coincide with the individual's life stages and readiness for entrepreneurship. (SK)

Discusses how businesses can help improve the effectiveness of schools. Types of involvement include funding projects, establishing endowments, funding scholarships, offering financial aid counseling, establishing job-guarantee programs, and providing opportunities for faculty development. (JOW)

Entrepreneurship education is a three-step process: providing an awareness level in early vocational programs, an exploration and creativity approach on advanced secondary and postsecondary levels, and a preparation and problem-solving approach for those ready to start a business. (SK)

According to a survey of 148 small business employers, schools should teach youngsters basic math, reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills, along with specialized skills needed for technology, business, public service, personal service, health, and consumer occupations. Schools should also teach good grooming, healthy habits, and the…

All 54 marketing education state supervisors were surveyed to identify adult marketing education services provided for small business owners. It was apparent that data are lacking, services are limited, and the adult component is being deemphasized in marketing education. (JOW)

The author defines the term "entrepreneur" and discusses how business educators can train students to run a small business successfully. She notes the trend toward job growth in the service industry and states that this trend will influence the growth of entrepreneurship as an area of study. (CH)

The third in a series on exemplary programs in business education, this article includes brief descriptions of seven programs in word processing, information management, small business management, and office microcomputer specialist. (JOW)

This student workbook on starting a small business is part of the entrepreneur training program at Ocean County (New Jersey) Vocational-Technical Schools. The workbook consists of 16 units containing goals and objectives, study questions, exercises, sample materials, and information sheets. Unit topics are as follows: being a small business owner;…

This curriculum guide is designed for teachers of marketing education to provide junior and senior students with information and procedures useful in beginning small businesses (entrepreneurship). The guide contains basic information and activities that can be used by the teacher to teach a 2- to 3-week unit. The length of the unit will be…

Focuses on school-based enterprises as a school-to-work option. These programs provide hands-on training for students with mild disabilities in for-profit ventures with the structure and supervision available in a school setting. Program development for operating for-profit enterprises is discussed and steps for getting the business started are…

Presents a case study of a dry cleaning firm that can be used as a classroom activity. Provides a 12-question exercise based upon data collected. Activities are designed for both individuals and groups. (KO)

Encouraging entrepreneurship has become an accepted wisdom in economic management and government policy. It could only be a matter of time before the world of education was invoked as a means of furthering this end. Business schools have not made the most incisive contribution possible, and there is a significant expectations gap. So as we cascade…

Societal trends and personal characteristics are facilitating movement from corporate to self-employment. The entrepreneurship movement is characterized by several trends that are influencing the way people work: such as younger workers expecting shorter-term commitments to work, expanding career options, opening of worldwide operations, and…