Education for Tomorrow's Jobs

Download or read book Education for Tomorrow's Jobs written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1983-02-01 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ways in which vocational education can be strengthened to contribute most effectively to national education and economic goals are the subject of this book. It discusses changes in the economy and in the nature of jobs that affect the skills needed in the workplace; unemployment conditions, particularly among the young; and the educational implications of these changes and conditions. The book takes a critical look at vocational education, evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of the system, and makes specific recommendations for its improvement.