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Cheng, David X.; Alcantara, Lucia – Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, 2007
This study explores working students' college experiences using the grounded theory approach. Focus groups were conducted to allow working students to elaborate on their college experiences, clarifying issues not easily addressed through surveys. Two theoretical propositions are offered to describe how working students are constantly searching for…
Descriptors: Employment Opportunities, Focus Groups, Student Attitudes, Student Employment
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Mihail, Dimitrios M. – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2006
Purpose: Greece has the highest youth unemployment rate in the European Union. Even though it is clear that persistent unemployment requires bold measures so as to engage young educated Greeks in the labour market, there is no coherent policy at present targeting that population group, especially university students. This paper explores university…
Descriptors: Unemployment, Employment Potential, Youth Employment, Labor Market
Troppe, Patricia – 2000
A study examined operation of the campus-based Federal Work-Study (FWS) program and experiences and satisfaction of postsecondary students receiving this aid. A survey of FWS students during Fall 1998 indicated the following: (1) nearly all were satisfied with the program; (2) more than 95 percent would participate in the program again; (3) 80…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Community Services, Educational Research, Federal Programs
Laverty, Grace E. – 1980
A Pennsylvania Department of Education 1979 evaluation of the long-term educational grant program provided for in the Social Security Act 1975 Amendments is described. Interview schedules were developed and administered to supervisors and students working in Title XX agencies on effects of the just completed educational experience on job…
Descriptors: Agency Role, Clinical Experience, Experiential Learning, Federal Programs
Murphy, Martha – 1978
The Boston Architectural Center (BAC) offers a positive educational environment and contributes to opening the architectural profession to women. Results of a survey indicate that the percentage of female undergraduates and female faculty is higher than at other architectural schools. Also, 292 women who have attended or are attending the BAC were…
Descriptors: Architectural Education, Comparative Analysis, Educational Background, Educational Needs
Legg, Caroline E.; Jessen Carl A.; Proffitt, Maris M. – Office of Education, Federal Security Agency, 1947
Wartime conditions created a new interest in school-and-work programs for educators because the realities of employment were brought closer to the schools, and for those concerned with the protection of young workers because of the necessity for safeguarding the interests of these young people while on the job. School-and-work programs, under…
Descriptors: Educational History, High School Students, Junior High School Students, Student Employment