Training individuals who are at risk of unemployment/underemployment to increase their employability is a mission of many nonprofit agencies. These training programs, often supported by government funding, attempt to reduce these individuals' reliance on government assistance. The purpose of this study is to obtain hard data and an in-depth…

Several questions were investigated regarding the placement rates of counseled and uncounseled employment security applicants. In general, as the number of counseling interviews increased there was a corresponding increase in the placement rate. (Author)

This article traces the etiology and nature of our concern for Vietnam-era vets and suggests that a successful placement program depends upon three factors: (a) an understanding of the characteristics of present-day veterans, (b) an awareness of agencies, programs, and industries comprising the network of helping services, and (c) knowledge of…

Sage Advocate Employment Service in New Haven, Connecticut, is a nonprofit agency that aids older adults in seeking jobs and obtaining needed services. The agency began as a volunteer activity of Yale University students, WHEEE--We Help Elders Establish Employment. The history and factors contributing to its growth are reviewed. (Author/BEF)

This article shows the importance of employment counseling by noting that the counselor helps the individual resolve his vocational problems as well as facilitating suitable placement. (CG)

An exploratory placement class was conducted to teach vocational rehabilitation clients techniques of securing jobs. The results of this attempt were compared to a similar program conducted through another agency. The differences between the two programs suggest techniques that could increase the employment potential of vocational rehabilitation…

Examined demographic characteristics of 119 mothers participating in a government work incentive program, and identified characteristics predicting successful employment. Total past employment and total months on longest job were associated with becoming employed, suggesting that programs designed to increase work experience may be valuable as…

Examined the feasibility of an abbreviated Job Club program for 23 Job Service clients. Results showed a 50 percent placement rate, which compared favorably with the agency rate, but was lower than the traditional Job Club success rate. Outcome variables and group support functions were discussed. (JAC)

Describes a career development project in Rapid City, South Dakota, that focuses on Native American parolees with multiple barriers to employment. The program was effective in placing 75% of its 1994 group in jobs. Clients reported that feeling valued and important was the most important aspect of the experience. (RJM)

This article presents statistical data depicting the employment of persons with disabilities at a federal installation using a recruitment intervention designed to increase the presence of persons with disabilities. The data were obtained by reviewing archival recruitment accessions that span 5 years (1999-2003). The organization under study is a…

A study, covering two years of employment activities, was conducted in an employment agency to gain insight into the question of the need for counseling services in the agency. The data indicated that counseled applicants have better than twice the chance of being placed on a job than uncounseled applicants. (Author)

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Griggs v. Duke Power Company (1971) will have important effects on industrial personnel practices. The decision will do much to make qualification the all important factor in hiring and selection, and will tend to make race, religion, nationality, and sex irrelevant factors. (Author)

Discusses skills counselors need when working with older and disabled adults. Specialized approaches to job placement are discussed. Employment counselors should become familiar with characteristics of older persons and federal laws relating to job placement for older and handicapped workers wishing to enter labor market. (Author/BEF)

Surveys college graduates regarding their job-seeking behaviors and outcomes. Examined race and sex differences among the job search strategies used; number of job interviews; number of job offers; annual salary; and job satisfaction. Results indicated significant differences in underemployment and job satisfaction as a function of race, and in…

Results of the current study of 1976 data indicate that although the advantage in favor of counseled applicants being placed was somewhat less in fiscal year 1976 than in fiscal year 1973, counseled applicants' percentage-of-placement rate was still higher than that for all applicants in general. (Author)