Suggestions are offered for providing career counseling to learning disabled students in groups. Career counseling problems, specifically unrealistic student aspirations, are noted, and career assessment needs are reviewed. (CL)

This literature review on the revised Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory discusses its uses in vocational assessment and personnel selection, for identifying malingerers in personal injury claims, and in military screening and selection procedures. (SK)

This article proposes a theoretical framework to study organizational embeddedness and occupational embeddedness. Organizational embeddedness is the totality of forces (fit, links, and sacrifices) that keep people in their current organizations, while occupational embeddedness is the totality of forces (fit, links, and sacrifices) that keep people…

Twenty-five males with Duchenne muscular dystrophy were tested to assess their potential for occupational activity. Tests measured possible sensory deficits, strength, endurance, and fatigue in response to sustained fine motor activity. Results indicate that, within limitations, persons with this diagnosis can engage in activity leading to skill…

A criterion validation study of the Trainee Performance Sample employed 78 severely/profoundly retarded adults. The Sample, which uses benchwork tasks and a learning potential format, was found to be a valid and useful predictor of training needed to master two vocational tasks. (CL)

The article proposes an individual vocational assessment battery to be used with secondary-level handicapped students in areas of cognitive/learning, physical/health, social/emotional, vocational interest/aptitude, and neuropsychological areas, which can be given in the students' home school for planning appropriate vocational training programs.…

Examined closed state Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation cases (n=185) to determine relationship between provision of vocational evaluation and other services and rehabilitation outcomes. Found counselors rarely requested vocational evaluation; approximately one-half of unsuccessful closures had not received formal evaluation; no relationship…

Review of 261 references focuses on research related to vocational theories and instruments, identifying these trends: continued prominence of Holland's typology; unresolved issue of the structure of interests; more research in neglected and emerging areas (mental/physical disorders, older adults, gender, ethnic groups, sexual orientation); and…

Fifty-eight principals participated in this pilot study designed to examine the nature of school administrators' current practices in written communication. Work samples were examined against ISLLC standards that call for competency in facilitating vision, communicating culture and instruction, managing the organization, developing collaboration…

This article begins with a rationale for and review of parallel measures of self-efficacy (confidence) and interests for basic dimensions of vocational activity. Recent development of and research on the Expanded Skills Confidence Inventory, Campbell Interest and Skills Survey, Kuder Skills Assessment, and Inventory of Work-Relevant Abilities are…

This paper reports on the findings of a research project that elicits the main factors impacting on the performance of workplace assessors in the oil and gas industry. The purpose of the paper is to reveal the significance of the role of workplace assessors and the subsequent impact upon workforce engagement. One model of employee competency…

Work-based learning (WBL) is undertaken in a wide variety of higher education contexts and is increasingly viewed as a valuable, and increasingly essential, component of both the undergraduate and postgraduate student learning experience. However, the development of rigorous pedagogies to underpin WBL and its assessment is still embryonic. This…

The diagnostic validity of the McCarron Dial System, a neuropsychologically-based vocational evaluation battery, in discriminating between brain damaged and non-brain damaged clients was evaluated. Multiple discriminant analysis indicated that 89% of the subjects were correctly classified. (Author/DB)

Improvements in vocational education for the disabled since the Perkins Act include provision of supplemental services, vocational evaluation/assessment, and inservice training. Currently, problems remain in providing services to rural students, locating matching funds, implementing the least restrictive environment requirement, and training the…

Answers are provided to commonly asked questions about secondary special education programs. Topics covered include components of comprehensive vocational programs, job placement techniques, agencies involved, and difficulties frequently faced in the transition phase. (CL)