The objectives of this study are to evaluate the employee benefits parents of children with autism spectrum disorders have, how benefits are used, work change, and job satisfaction. We conducted a cross-sectional mailed survey study of 435 families with children with autism spectrum disorders residing in the United States. We received 161 surveys…

Strong economic growth through much of the period since 2000 and demographic pressures such as workforce aging, have contributed to a robust demand for skilled tradespeople. Despite a decline following the economic recession in 2008 and 2009, new registrations in apprenticeship programs have increased nearly 200% since the 1990s. Apprenticeship…

The Commonwealth of Virginia, as with other states, operates a panoply of programs whose objectives, either directly or indirectly, are to develop the state's workforce. Some programs enhance the skills of Virginians through training or formal education; whereas other programs, such as the Employment Service, attempt to facilitate the employment…

In spring 1987, a follow-up study of nursing program graduates was conducted at William Rainey Harper College (WRHC) to examine employment patterns, further education plans, and graduates' evaluation of particular aspects of their WRHC experience. Questionnaires were mailed to 112 nursing students who graduated with an associate degree in 1986.…

In 1989, a follow-up study of nursing program graduates was conducted at William Rainey Harper College (WRHC) to examine their employment patterns, further education plans, and evaluate particular aspects of their WRHC experience. Questionnaires were mailed to 105 nursing students who graduated in 1988. Results were compared with previous surveys…

Analyzed long-term influence of employment and training programs on labor force participation rate of CETA participants. Analyzed data collected from terminated CETA participants (N=225). Results indicated that enrollment in employment and training programs can lead to increased wages, and positive feelings about participation in the work force.…

A follow-up study was conducted at William Rainey Harper College (WRHC) to evaluate the dietetic technician program and to obtain externally required information. Questionnaires were sent to all 79 of the students who had graduated from the program between 1975 and 1981. Study findings, based on responses from 67% of the program graduates,…

A mail survey of the 326 May and August, 1978, Essex Community College (ECC) graduates was conducted from November, 1978, to February, 1979, to collect demographic data, determine employment and educational status and anticipated needs for future services, and solicit evaluations of personnel service programs and the quality of academic…

In 1990, a follow-up study of nursing program graduates was conducted at William Rainey Harper College (WRHC) in Palatine, Illinois, to examine their employment patterns, further education plans, and evaluate particular aspects of their WRHC experience. All 98 nursing students who earned 48 credit hours in 1990 were mailed questionnaires 1 year…

In an attempt to evaluate the effectiveness of its nursing program, William Rainey Harper College (WRHC) (Illinois) conducted a follow-up study of 1992 nursing graduates or alumni. In spring 1993, a survey instrument, inquiring about employment status, future educational plans, and evaluation of their experience at WRHC, was mailed to all 142 WRHC…

In 1984, a study was conducted to assess the success of Bakersfield College's radiologic technician program in preparing graduates for employment; to provide information for accreditation, evaluation, and long-range planning purposes; and to compare results with a 1977 survey of program graduates. Questionnaires, requesting information on…

The Rural Youth Program, a model Neighborhood Youth Corps program based on previous research, was designed to maximize social and occupational adjustment of rural youth in the North Central States. Although the program's first year (1972-73) was not a full year, it was initially evaluated at three sites (northern Minnesota, southern Iowa, and…

This report describes a survey to quantify performance measures related to the national goals and objectives of Technical and Further Education, particularly those related to student satisfaction with course content, delivery, support services, financial support, and outcomes of training. This first national survey of vocational education…

American Indian students who graduated from high schools in 6 states in 1962 were located to determine experience patterns in the first 6 post high school years. Interviews were conducted with 287 graduates in 13 states. About 70 percent entered post high school academic or training programs which approximately one half completed. Employment was…

A follow-up study was made of the graduates of the 1973 Los Angeles City College registered nurse program in order to: (1) evaluate the program's effectiveness and value, (2) counsel current and future students in the program, (3) answer questions of legislators, accrediting bodies, and other interested groups, and (4) improve the quality of…