This reference book is designed for participants in a workshop or course series for women who are newly independent or involved in other life transitions. The contents of each topic are presented through narratives, group exercises, individual tasks, discussions, and use of specific resources. The first unit covers the concerns faced by a woman on…

Recommends education and work experience needed for minorities to enter the journalism profession. States that extracurricular work is a necessary supplement to a good education. Provides suggestions for the job search, and includes a realistic portrayal of the difficulties minority journalists have in the workplace. (LS)

Because most high school counselors have not had the opportunity to explore job opportunities in their own community, this project's purpose was (1) to provide the counselor with first hand information concerning the various job opportunities available to students in their own community; (2) to implement programs in the schools of the vocational…

This manual provides information, guidelines, and workshop materials for organizations interested in developing job assistance programs for battered women. First, introductory material discusses the economic situation of battered women and their special needs for support, skills development, job referrals, and training. Next, guidelines for…

The second year of a project that developed and implemented a model for on-bus instruction during travel time from two high schools to area vocational centers demonstrated that such an innovative delivery system was viable and effective. All units from Pollock's "A Curriculum Guide for Pre-Employment Skills" were adapted for use in the project.…