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Research in vocational and technical education : proceedings of a conference June 10-11, 1966

Selected high school, vocational school, community college, university, and industry personnel attended a conference to encourage research and dissemination of research findings in vocational and technical education. Studies reported are--(1) "Vocational Interests and Personality Patterns of High School Dropouts of High Ability," (2) "The Prediction of Outcomes of mdta Programs," (3) "Retraining the Disadvantaged," (4) "General Vocational Skills and the Secondary Curriculum," (5) "The Cluster Concept," (6) "Job Placement and Employment Experience of Vocational Graduates," (7) "School and Community Factors in Placement of Vocational Graduates," (8) "Some Misconceptions about Occupational Choice," (9) "Rehabilitation and Training of School Dropouts," (10) "Job Stimulation as a Means of Encouraging Career Interests," (11) "a Study of Recommendations for Technical Education Curricula," (12) "When Should Vocational Training Begin?" (13) "An Exploratory Socio-Economic Study of Private Vocational Schools," (14) "Industry Participation in Local Vocational and Technical Education," (15) "Pre-Technology Programs in the San Francisco Bay Area," (16) "Common Elements in Paramedical Education," and (17) "Project feast: a Preparatory Program for Employment in Hotels and Restaurants." A report of participant discussion follows each major section. (Dm).

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