The purpose of this study was to examine the anticipatory socialization experiences of new student affairs professionals. The focus was to gain a deeper understanding of how new professionals experience their anticipatory socialization, specifically the job search and pre-entry communication with their new organizations. The theory that emerged…

Provides background on the job club process and how it can be used for integrated training of special needs and regular education students in need of job search assistance. Includes field test project information. (JOW)

A three-fold research challenge, focused on the following general, interrelated questions, is undertaken in this study: (1) How does one develop competencies required in different university degrees in order to adequately function both as a person in society as well as in professional practice? (2) What role do Institutions of Higher Education,…

The Inmate Placement Program of the Federal Bureau of Prisons focuses on job skills to aid their readjustment to the community after release. The program includes a mock job fair and has served 7,000 inmates. (Contains 10 references.) (JOW)

Discusses a study that followed roughly equivalent samples of vocational and nonvocational graduates. Includes personal comments and advice bearing on the school-to-work transition. (JOW)

Although assistance with finding a job is important, it is but one competency needed to be aware of the world of work and how it differs from the educational world. The ability of students to adjust and contribute to many roles in the post-high school world is crucial for successful transition. (JOW)

Discusses five identifiable causes for the employment difficulties of liberal arts graduates. Suggests that evidence of a focused commitment and training in preparation for a professsional career are keys to success in the employment search. (JAC)

A mentally handicapped woman's experiences in making the transition from school to work are described by her mother. Discussed are the National Employment and Training Program, job search, and job training. The mother's concerns about transportation, informed consent, employers' expectations, co-workers' views, and jobs in fast food restaurants…

The difficult job market for PhD's during the current period of retrenchment on campuses and the need for job search skills for the jobs in the nonacademic sector are addressed. It is suggested that colleges and universities should adapt a version of the Deeper Investigation of Growth (DIG) techniques pioneered by Richard Gummere at Columbia…

The study attempted to describe the structure of the college-to-work transition for baccalaureate degree recipients and the mechanisms through which the transition occurs. Data were collected through interviews with recent graduates (N=30) and seniors (N=27) at a midwestern, comprehensive research university. Analysis indicated that employment was…

This manual is designed to provide school personnel with the information necessary to plan, implement, and evaluate a school-based placement program. Chapters 1-3 introduce the material, discuss the placement program structure, and address manual use. Chapters 4-6 focus on one of the three stages of planning, implementation, and evaluation and are…

The demonstration project described in this report was designed to explore the value of job clubs in preparing two-year college students with disabilities for the transition from school to work. The demonstration sites were Chicago City-Wide College (CCC), Columbus Technical Institute (CTI) (Ohio), and the Community Colleges of Rhode Island (CCRI)…

This guide discusses the processes involved in helping students with cognitive disabilities such as mental retardation find and keep a job. Following an introduction, the guide discusses the types of employment available for these youth and young adults in competitive and supported employment settings. The following section looks at the roles of…

A study was conducted to determine how job clubs help two-year college students with learning disabilities improve their job-seeking skills and knowledge of the world of work in preparation for making a successful transition from school to work. The approach was based on a previous demonstration project in which job clubs showed promising results…

Employer recruitment methods and how their use varies by race and sex groups, by public and private sector, by education level, and other variables were studied to develop and examine more realistic theories of education's role in career development processes and to develop practical ways to help students make a successful transition from school…