Abstract:
The joint committee of the United States Department of Education and the American Vocational Association stated that agriculture programs should "develop agriculture competencies needed to engage in agricultural occupations other than farming" as well as "an appreciation for a career opportunity," and "develop abilities in human relations in agricultural occupations." These objectives were an outgrowth of the 1963 Act. The wisdom of the committee is constantly reasserting itself, as illustrated by the report of the 1968 Illinois Manpower Needs in Agricultural Occupations. Of 16,737 persons needed, 2,205 would be required for production agriculture. The majority, 14,532 persons or 86.8 percent will be needed in the agricultural related occupational area. This is supported by the 23 state study conducted by The Center for Research and Leadership Development in Vocational and Technical Education.
Keywords:
proficiencies, internships
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