These summaries of research and development reports are issued by the Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor (DOL) and are designed to provide pertinent information about specific research and development (R&D) studies. Each of the 10 summaries includes availability and cost (where applicable), source of the report,…

Summarizes research to develop a comprehensive and coordinated occupational testing and classification system. An extension of this research led to identification of measurable interest factors which are incorporated in a trait-oriented occupational classification structure contained in USES Guide for Occupational Exploration, a supplement to the…

The purposes of this study were: (1) to attempt to identify the characteristics of community college students and to recognize the implications for student personnel services; (2) to delineate the functions of student personnel services; and (3) to describe the characteristics and training needed by student personnel workers. (Author/SGM)

This annotated bibliography covers literature on work evaluation and adjustment for the period 1947 to 1973. The 801 entries include articles, speeches, research and demonstration reports, and unpublished papers related to work evaluation and work adjustment. Many of the entries concern the vocational evaluation of the physically and mentally…

This resource guide lists organizations that provide information, referral, and/or direct services to adults with disabilities. The organizations are grouped by the main focus of their activities, including: employment issues (9); postsecondary education (3); recreation (6); independent living (5); assistive technology (4); and other (3…

This bibliography is a component of the Review of Manpower Programs and Services Affecting Migrant and Refugee Youth. It concentrates on Australian research and publications issued mainly between January 1977 and December 1983. Some unpublished papers are also included. The first section lists government reports and publications, with a subsection…

This resource guide lists organizations that provide information, referral, and/or direct services to adults with disabilities. The organizations are grouped by the main focus of their activities, including: (1) employment issues (13 organizations); (2) postsecondary education (4 organizations); (3) recreation (9 organizations); (4) assistive…

This guide is designed for adults who suspect or know they have a learning disability and for family and friends who wish to help. It is intended to provide a starting point for gaining information that can lead to obtaining services at the state or local level. It provides information on assessing the problem, a learning disabilities checklist,…

This book includes an annotated bibliography of approximately 150 journal articles, manuscripts, books, and audiovisual materials, as well as a listing of some of the parent training groups which have developed workshops and other resources for parent training on the topic of supported employment for persons with disabilities. In addition to…

This paper describes a career resource center (CRC) and its importance to technical career programs. The role of the professional staff in helping students make crucial decisions is described. A review of the literature is presented which lists resources and information that may be helpful in setting up a career resource center. Data are reported…

This journal is published quarterly by Project SHARE, a clearinghouse for improving the management of human services. Each Journal announces 150 of the documents included in the SHARE automated data base on subjects of concern to those responsible for the planning, management, and delivery of human services. The Journal is divided into four parts:…

This journal provides abstracts of 150 documents included in the data base of Project SHARE, a Clearinghouse for Improving the Management of Human Services. These documents are on subjects of concern, interest, and importance to those responsible for the planning, management, and delivery of human services. Abstracts, arranged in alphabetical…

This journal provides abstracts of 150 documents included in the data base of Project SHARE, a Clearinghouse for Improving the Management of Human Services. These documents are on subjects of concern, interests, and importance to those responsible for the planning, management, and delivery of human services. Abstracts, arranged in alphabetical…

Dislocated workers are distinguished from chronically unemployed individuals in that the former have a stable work history and are generally unaware of the community's social services programs and how to use them. Dislocated workers frequently lack job search skills and do not see the transferability of their work skills. Often, they have heavy…

This book summarizes the projects funded by the Office of Strategic Planning and Policy Development of the Employment and Training Administration. It includes projects completed between 1978 and December 31, 1986. Report entries are arranged by National Technical Information Service order number. Each entry includes the following: title, corporate…