Toward middle-level manpower education for Colombia : a report to USAID Colombia

The current programs of five educational agencies -- universities, university institutes, SENA (National Apprentice Service), industrial schools, and agricultural schools--that are providing some preparation for middle-level manpower positions are described. A discussion is provided of the assets and problems of the university institutes, which are postsecondary educational institutions that offer programs, of up to 3 years, to prepare students for middle-level manpower positions. Recommendations for middle-level manpower education in Colombia, focused mainly on the university institutes, are made. Ten proposals for assisting middle-level manpower education in Colombia through USAIDD and other United States agencies are presented. Conclusion reached as a result of the study are provided. (ERIC abstract)