The purpose of this study was about how nonprofit organizations can provide effective career development programs for the vulnerable and underserved people, resulting in employment and assisting them with being self-sufficient in Houston, Texas, as well as the surrounding geographical region. The study was based on qualitative research data…

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), previously named the Veterans Administration, has been providing veterans educational assistance (GI Bill®) benefits since 1944. This report describes the GI Bills enacted prior to 2008. Although participation in some programs has ended or is declining, the programs' evolution and provisions inform…

The recent economic downturn and surge in unemployment has focused attention on education and training as a strategic response to Ireland's socio-economic crisis. However, that attention has been concentrated on training through statutory institutions, particularly FAS and the VECs. Longford Women's Link, a Women's Community Education centre in Co…

The budget for the U.S. Department of Labor for Fiscal Year 2010 includes a total of $45 million to support and study transitional jobs. This paper describes the origins of the transitional jobs models that are operating today, reviews the evidence on the effectiveness of this approach and other subsidized employment models, and offers some…

A vital and productive society with a prosperous and sustainable future is built on a foundation of healthy child development. Health in the earliest years--beginning with the future mother's well-being before she becomes pregnant--lays the groundwork for a lifetime of vitality. When developing biological systems are strengthened by positive early…

A broad overview of the changing relationships between employers and the Employment Service is presented, with special emphasis on the need for increased cooperation. The National Employers Committee report and a private consulting firm report are discussed. (SA)

This plea to make use of auxiliary personnel in the service areas so that they and those they reach can have a stake in our society climaxed the AHEA Workshop on Utilization and Training of Auxiliary Personnel in Home Economics. Mr. Farmer calls on professionals to coordinate their services and use auxiliary personnel to help improve and deliver…

Posits that the current CETA program has imposed barriers that oppose the goal of increasing the work capabilities of the participants. Employment and training programs have been improperly designed to deal successfully with those having difficulty with work adjustment. (JOW)

American Indian organizations in Chicago grew both in size and number during the 1970s. The lasting impact of War on Poverty programs and the passing of the Indian Education Act of 1972 and the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973 served as significant factors for the development of these organizations. Alternative American Indian…

Article discusses a special training program for disadvantaged workers. (Author)

Opportunities Industrialization Centers see profit motive as key to helping the poor. (Editor)

Three models--the self-directed job information services, employability exploration and job development services, and intensive employability development services--were conceived to offer employment services to various types of applicants. The workability of these models was aided by the Job Bank and Job Information Service. The Job Bank is an…