High School Reform and Work: Facing Labor Market Realities NAM ASVAB NALS NAEP

Author(s):

Barton, Paul E.

Publication Year:

2006

Source:

ETS Policy Information Center Report

Document Type:

Report

Page Count:

33

Subject/Key Words:

High School Reform, Labor Market, Statistical Analysis, National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), Educational Attainment, Youth Employment, Project TALENT, Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), Gender Differences, Educational Quality, Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Adult Literacy Survey (NALS), National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), General Aptitude Test Battery

Abstract

This Policy Information Report examines information on the abilities and qualities needed to enter employment with a high school diploma, including the kinds of skills and abilities that employers say they want.

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