a general announcement through the news media is desired. Key leaders in all fields should be contacted first and the meeting developed around them. The major purpose of this gathering is to allow all to state their interest and concerns. Criticism should be encouraged with the idea that the problems be identified. These problems will form the basis for needed joint action to explore and develop innovative solutions. Separate Sessions It is then important to follow this meeting with discussion sessions for each major sector separately. The purpose of these sessions is to refine the concerns and problems from their points of view. The value of these groups working together will be a broader perspective of the problem and the wider range of suggested solutions, or combination of solutions, leading to innovative approaches. At this time it is extremely valuable to request representatives from the state level to begin participating with the people as members of the team. Sponsoring Agency An established agency within the community should be requested to sponsor this investigation. There are three major criteria for selection. It should: 1) represent all elements of the community, 2) be concerned with economic and social development of the community, and 3) have concern for geographical area large enough to represent the general area covered by the established institutions-education, labor, business/industry, and public agencies-and large enough to represent a cross section of the economy as described above under Theoretical Basis for the Investigation. If such an agency does not exist, the original committee mentioned above will need to act in this capacity. Formation of an Occupational Education Task Force A second community-wide meeting should then be called in order to present a summary of the criticisms and a general guideline which would involve the community in seeking practical solutions for the problems. It is helpful to bring in one or more outside speakers at this point to broaden the knowledge and information of the local community on this subject. The end result of this meeting would be to form an Occupational Training Task Force, backed by the community to pursue innovative solutions. The composition of this Task Force should include the four major segments of the community-labor, education, business/industry and public agencies. It should also include local professionals working in their areas of expertise. Limits and Functions of the Task Force The Occupational Training Task Force will need to set priorities and a sequence for working on the problems. The Task Force must also define its limits of activities which will generally be in the overall planning, development and coordinating functions, not operation of training programs. Manpower Needs a Logical First Step The need for more accurate information about jobs in the future will generally take precedence over other needs. This is the logical first requirement upon which innovative solutions will be developed. This investigation was developed from this type of community involvement and is itself an innovative approach to developing manpower projections. Manpower Consultant At this point it is important to seek help from a person knowledgeable in the field of manpower development and the economic structure. This person should become the Task Force's consultant. He will have three major functions: 1) bring to the group his expertise in this field. 2) help the group synthesize its findings as an objective outside observer, and 3) relate to other local, regional (and beyond) forecasts, economic employment analyses, etc. Joint Financial Participation In order to carry out an analysis of manpower needs as described in the Theoretical Basis For The Investigation it is necessary to raise funds to pay the consultant to proceed. The joint-participation by contributions from the local institutions is important as each group then has a vested interest in the results and they will find its appropriate to continue active participation with more interest in its completion. Further, this joint-venture concept permits more to be accomplished with a given amount of funds. Interaction of the Consultant and the Community It is very important and necessary that constant interaction between the consultant and the community, through the Task Force take place. It is at this juncture that the realism of the operating world is brought into the analysis. Here it is possible for the consultant and the working Task Force to test their ideas, projections, and other resource data against the realities of the economy. State level people should be continually involved. Feedback to the Community It is important that frequent feedback to the community on the progress of the analysis take place at major bench mark points. Equally important will be the comments and suggestions received by the Task Force from the community. Local Employment Survey The local Employment Survey is essential. This needs to cover not only all the major employers but also a representative cross section of types and sizes of other businesses and industries. All major employers and as many smaller ones as money will allow should be interviewed. The balance can be covered by a mail survey with at least one follow-up. One-to-One Contacts Essential to a successful analysis is a large amount of one-to-one contact between members of the Task Force, members of the community and state representatives. This is the best method for creating understanding of the process. Here, radio, TV, and press media as members of the team are invaluable. Role of the University Level Equally important is a close working relationship with the professional people at the universities. The latest on theoretical and scientific knowledge is available at this level and is important to fitting the bits and pieces into a meaningful whole. Focus on the Trainee Paramount to all of this activity is the trainee to be served. The focus of all this activity must be upon him and his need to be educated and trained for the world of work. OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING TASK FORCE STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP Dr. Hal Gilmore, Adm. Ass't., Intermediate School Dist. 109-Co-Chairman Mr. Jack Martin, Manager, Employment Security-Co-Chairman Mr. Lee Abbey, Training Chief, 747 Division, The Boeing Company Mr. P. L. Cope, Secretary, Retail Clerks Local #448 Mr. Bob Humphrey, President, First Federal Savings Mr. Paul Hylton, Assistant for Occupational Education, Community College District V Mr. Bert Ibsen, Secretary, Sheet Metal Workers Mr. Ed Ostling, District V Supervisor-Coordinating Council for Occupational Education, Div. of Vocational Rehabilitation Mr. Lloyd V. Repman, Managing Director, Snohomish County Economic Development Council, Inc.-Ex Officio STATEMENT OF DR. HAL GILMORE, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT VIII, EVERETT, WASH., AND LLOYD REPMAN, DIRECTOR, SNOHOMISH COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, EVERETT, WASH. Mr. GILMORE. We'd like to read parts of it. Gentlemen, it is our considered recommendation that you do not attempt passage of a comprehensive Manpower Act at this time. We believe that while the need is evident and the proposals reflect promising measures, all of these measures and concepts are substantially covered under present legislation-but not adequately funded. Further, the process by which moneys flow to the local areas is often too burdened with redtape and seldom arrives in sufficient time or quantity to effectively meet the needs of the individual. It is our thesis that the local level, hereinafter defined, is "where the action is"-and where the problem is. Therefore, we proposed that the local established agencies, through a coordinating task force, jointly develop comprehensive programs tailored to fit the local need. At this level, each agency would receive Federal funding to carry out its portion of the total package which relates to its major purpose. Mr. REPMAN. It is further recommended that a comprehensive coordinating task force be established at the State and Federal levels as well as the local level. In this scheme of things the Federal level would establish broad guidelines in terms of the national interest; require procedures which guarantee coordination and cooperation at the State and local level; would set forth requirements which would result in |