Discusses the need for the development of training programs that will provide persons with marketable skills. Describes a 1979 study of the posttraining employment status of graduates of institutions for the culturally, socially, or economically disadvantaged. (JOW)

Describes the first phase of a vocational followup study of 3,680 college and 4,811 technical institute students in British Columbia. Delineates the profile that emerged of student demographic characteristics, educational and work backgrounds, educational objectives, and future education and career plans. (SK)

Canada's Leaving School study found that those who do not complete high school have greater chances of unemployment and reduced earnings than those who graduate. The 1990 Adult Education and Training Survey found that participation in later educational activities is related to educational attainment, age, and gender. (JOW)