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AVA is listening to you

Article Abstract:

The American Vocational Association (AVA) plans to review the performance of executive directors to make sure that the programs are carried out according to directions, and within financial resources. The processing time of new or renewal member applications has been reduced to six days. AVA plans to create a one-stop member service unit to examine the member contact processes. As the AVA headquarters building is bigger than required, office and rental space have been leased. High-quality financial instruments are used to optimize the returns on AVA's investments.

Associations, Organizational change, American Vocational Association

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Collaborate or die

Article Abstract:

Collaboration is essential to the survival of vocational-technical education both because the programs need multiple viewpoints to be successful and because support of the government and business is necessary for funding. Successful programs involve parents, businesses, the government and teachers of various disciplines in curriculum development to ensure that students are encouraged to participate and that the skills taught will be useful in the workplace.

Business and education, Industry and education, Technical education

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'You must be crazy.'(importance of vocational education)(Column)

Article Abstract:

Poor public image is a problem for vocational education. Students changing from a college prep program to a vocational program are often required to sing documents that they have received counseling about their decision. Vocational teachers can improve the image of vocational education by educating teachers and parents about the importance of their work. Changing the name of vocational programs is anther image improvement.

Column, Public opinion

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