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Peer reviewedGrimaldi, Paul; Haroian, Berch – Urban Review, 1972
The authors challenge the prevalent view that the cure for rising welfare costs is to put more people to work. (RJ)
Descriptors: Apprenticeships, Employment, Employment Experience, Federal Programs
Download full textNational Association of Secondary School Principals, Reston, VA. – 1973
The report represents an abridged summary of a study which assessed secondary and postsecondary work education programs and suggested ways they might be modified or expanded. A stratified, random sample of 50 work-education sites was drawn for the study from a set of 500 representative programs. Specific occupational training, dropout prevention,…
Descriptors: Career Development, Cooperative Education, Cooperative Programs, Dropout Prevention
Levy, Margaret – 1994
This report examines how the "good practice" model of work-based learning (WBL) and its tools can be used with students having learning difficulties and disabilities. The model is a partnership model involving three prime partners: production professionals (employers), learning professionals (trainers and teachers), and the…
Descriptors: Education Work Relationship, Experiential Learning, Foreign Countries, Job Training
Maitre, Merry; And Others – 1982
The reference guide presents information on placing special education students in the community for "specially designed" career exploration or "specially designed" vocational training in Iowa. Much of the information is in question and answer format. An introductory section provides background on the employee-employer…
Descriptors: Career Exploration, Community Resources, Cooperative Education, Disabilities
Frankel, Steven M.; And Others – 1973
Information gathered from questionnaires, interviews, and on-site visitation is presented for 50 representative program sites in the United States at which work education projects are in operation. A summary of each program's history, organization, goals, student and faculty composition, work environment, and mode of operation is provided. Each…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Cooperative Programs, Educational Innovation, Job Training
MOORE, JAMES W. – 1963
STEP IS A PART-TIME SCHOOL, PART-TIME WORK PROGRAM DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF POTENTIAL SCHOOL DROPOUTS 15 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. PUPILS ATTEND SCHOOL IN THE MORNING AND WORK IN THE AFTERNOONS. THE TEACHER-COORDINATOR PLAYS A CRUCIAL ROLE AND MEETS WITH A GROUP OF 15 TO 20 PUPILS DAILY TO "ORIENT" THEM TO SCHOOL AND WORK EXPERIENCES.…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Dropout Prevention, Job Training, Part Time Employment
Center for Urban Education, New York, NY. – 1972
The Satellite Academies Program (SAP) is considered to have the following central goals: (1) to improve basic academic skills, (2) to provide meaningful work experience, (3) to develop a job-related educational curriculum, (4) to involve the business community in education, (5) to increase student involvement in the educational process, and (6) to…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Curriculum Development, Employment Qualifications, High Schools
Stromsdorfer, Ernst W. – 1973
The educational performance of 690 14 and 15 year old dropout prone students given limited labor market experience was evaluated in a mationwide study. The students worked 28 hours per week during the 1971-72 school year, which was found to be excessive. Working increased grade point averages up to a point, after which favorable impact declined or…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Career Development, Cooperative Education, Dropout Attitudes
Groelle, Marvin C. – 1967
A 2-year project constructed a work study program for educable mentally retarded (EMR) high school students. The first phase developed courses of study, instructional materials, and teaching procedures; the second phase established a functional vocational training program in five high schools with approximately 150 EMR seniors (IQ range 53 to 78,…
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Cooperative Education, Curriculum Development, Exceptional Child Research
McLawhorn, James E. – 1975
The purpose of this practicum was to develop and test a model work experience program designed to meet the needs of junior high school students identified as educationally disadvantaged and/or potential school dropouts. The model program included occupational orientation, occupational preparation, and on-the-job training experiences. The program…
Descriptors: Career Development, Career Guidance, Dropout Characteristics, Dropout Prevention
Smith, Thomas J.; And Others – 1988
This guide to youth unemployment problems is based on the belief that a comprehensive system of program initiatives offers the best solutions. The principal focus is on vocationally at-risk youth. The first chapter defines and describes the target group, and outlines needs and appropriate responses. The second section describes the following eight…
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Coordination, Demonstration Programs, Disadvantaged
HOWARD, JACK; AND OTHERS – 1967
THE SUCCESSES AND FAILURES OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD YOUTH CORPS (NYC) ARE DISCUSSED IN THIS JOURNAL ISSUE DEVOTED TO THE PROGRAM. IT IS NOTED THAT ALTHOUGH A LACK OF DATA MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO REALISTICALLY EVALUATE NYC, ITS ADMINISTRATORS STRONGLY DEFEND THE PROGRAM'S RECORD IN DECREASING DROPOUTS AND JUVENILE CRIME, AND IN IMPROVING SCHOOL…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Basic Skills, Disadvantaged Youth, Dropouts
Davies, Mary F.; And Others – 1973
Many have expressed concern about manpower policy and programs as instruments of social change and with the role of manpower training in easing economic downturns, inflationary pressures, and poverty. This report is offered because seven years of experience in the Training and Technology (TAT) Program located at Oak Ridge, Tennessee, have provided…
Descriptors: Apprenticeships, Cooperative Education, Cooperative Programs, Disadvantaged
KAPLAN, LEON L. – 1967
A SURVEY WAS CONDUCTED TO ASCERTAIN NECESSARY PROCEDURES FOR ESTABLISHING WORK-STUDY PROGRAMS FOR ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL DROPOUTS, AGES 16 AND 17, IN THE LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT. THIS SURVEY WAS MADE TO HELP PROVIDE MEANS TO MEET THE CALIFORNIA EDUCATION CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPULSORY CONTINUATION EDUCATION. THE STUDY DETERMINED THAT…
Descriptors: Blue Collar Occupations, Demonstration Centers, Dropout Programs, General Education
STAHLECKER, LOTAR V., ED. – 1967
INTENDED AS A REFERENCE TOOL FOR PROFESSIONAL PERSONS, THIS COMPILATION CONTAINS 78 ARTICLES SELECTED FOR THEIR PERTINENCE TO OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION FOR MENTALLY RETARDED YOUTH AND ADULTS. THE ARTICLES ARE GROUPED INTO SIX MAJOR AREAS. ON GUIDANCE, 22 ARTICLES COVER THE TRANSITION FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO WORK, COUNSELING, EVALUATION OF WORK POTENTIAL,…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Career Counseling, Community Attitudes, Employer Attitudes
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