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The long-ignored field of consumer education is now being offered in Japanese schools. These schools used to focus exclusively on academic subjects, such as mathematics, science and history. However, they have been compelled by changing financial and consumer circumstances to address the issues of consumer protection and credit management. There is an urgent need for consumer credit education in Japan in view of the increasing use of credit cards and the large portion of the population who have no experience in managing a personal checking account. This gap between credit card usage and knowledge in credit management has resulted in a dramatic increase in the number of individuals filing for bankruptcy because of debts they cannot pay. Another cause for concern is the rising incidence of college students and young people who commit credit-related fraud.
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The Federal Glass Ceiling Commission offers assistance to women and minorities in their effort to challenge the invisible and artificial hindrances impeding their ascent to senior executive positions in companies. In Mar. 1995, this office released a fact-finding report detailing the social and economic environments that enforce the several stereotypes and biases against women and minorities. The report, entitled 'Good for Business: Making Full Use of the Nation's Human Capital,' presents statistical and anecdotal data demonstrating the dominance by white males of top corporate positions despite the diversity of the workforce. The paper also offers recommendations on how business, government and society could cooperate to fight against the glass ceiling.
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The International Credit Association (ICA) sponsored a seminar in Boca Raton, Fl, from Jun 14-17, 1992. The seminar entitled 'Train the Trainers' was a part of ICA's Challenge 2000 program. Secondary school teachers from all 50 states who have attended the conference were to be trained about credit education and impart their experience with students and co-teachers as they go back home. The program was designed to answer the need for qualified teachers of credit education who can help students learn credit and financial issues and solve related problems.
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