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Download full textSitlington, Patricia L. – 1986
Vocational education is an important component of the bridge leading from school to employment for special needs youth. Studies indicate that special needs youth are not being adequately prepared for work. Unemployment and underemployment of special needs youth seem to stem from three causes: lack of interpersonal skills, lack of job-related…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Disadvantaged, Education Work Relationship, Employment Potential
Portland School District, OR. Special Education Dept. – 1968
Secondary level special education classes and the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) cooperated in a program of vocational preparation, job placement and followup. Of the 336 educable mentally retarded student referrals, 149 did not become clients because of inadequate potential (30%), satisfactory job placements (32%), student or…
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Counselor Role, Demonstration Programs, Employment Potential
