This paper which presents the major federal legislation applicable to youth-work programs aims at indicating: the intent of each legislation and what makes it possible, who allocates the funds, and who can apply for and receive funds. Sub-sections of the Economic Opportunity Act include: Job Corps, Neighborhood Youth Corps, Community Action…

In conjunction with Navajo Community College, an instructional program was designed to provide job and basic skills training to members of the Navajo tribe in Arizona. The Human Services Training and Development Program was conducted at three field sites on the reservation with approximately 30 students at each site. The curriculum was organized…

In attempting to address the problems that are embraced by the term "corrections education," the study identifies three areas of inquiry: client education, staff education, and community education. Focusing on State funded corrections education programs in Oregon, data for the study were collected in 1973. Existing programs are reviewed…

Part I (VT 005 948) of the report to the Committee on Administration of Training Programs contains summaries of the findings and recommendations based on the analysis of data presented in this volume. Answers to two basic questions were sought: (1) To what extent is there waste, duplication, and inefficiency in administering federally supported…

This guide contains advice for staff in colleges that are offering elements of the Youth Opportunities Program (YOP). Designed to enhance the employability of 16-18 year olds who have left school, have not enrolled in further education classes, and who are unemployed, the YOP provides work experience, knowledge and skills relevant to local labor…