Reviews the debate and existing evidence on the quality of work experience programs for high school students and calls attention to the possible advantages of using the school itself as a student work site. Describes two student-run, school-based restaurants and surveys their graduates' attitudes and career outcomes. (KH)

This study was conducted to delineate some of the characteristics of disabled clients which contribute significantly to success in vocational programs. The performance of disabled persons in three types of vocational settings (college, skill training, and work evaluation/work experience samples) was examined to determine if the factors…

A descriptive review of three job preparation programs for out-of-work youth and guidelines for organizing similar programs in local communities are presented. The programs ranged from a large operation in Detroit to smaller individualized programs initiated by Kalamazoo, Michigan, and North Richmond, California. They were designed primarily to…

This volume consists of 29 appendixes. Included are: lists of local business contacts, largest employers and the local advisory committee; write-ups of program evaluations; enrollment statistics and follow up of graduates with regard to employment; dropout statistics and description; special counselor duties; and a statement regarding…