The Swedish government guarantees young people jobs under two programs: Youth Opportunities and Youth Teams. Both rely largely on local authorities as employers of last resort. Smaller-scale schemes that offer incentives to employers who provide jobs to unemployed youth have also been tried. These programs have resulted in a marked decline in…

The Brigades movement in Botswana is a test case of a scheme of education for employment in a Southern African country. It shows that the development of a plan is determined more by the changing politics of a country than by internal dynamics and personalities. (JOW)

In transition, articulation refers to appropriate coordination of services required for a successful move or transfer by special needs students. Four types of articulation are examined that improve service delivery for students with special training needs. (JOW)

The obligations the institution has both during the athlete's playing days and in preparing the athlete to retire to a nonathletic career are examined. Specific strategies that can enhance the commitment of institutions to developing the athlete's life-skills and attitudes necessary for this transition are discussed. (Author/CB)

The population consisted of full-time married male students aged 25 to 35 inclusive. The study examines the reasons this group gives for nonparticipation in education, reasons for participating, and trigger events. Findings indicate that the concept of work is instrumental in understanding the participation of this group in higher education.…

The article explores collaborative consultation as a model to facilitate the transition from school to community and employment settings of disabled persons. Provided are a rationale, an overview of collaborative consultation, consideration of advantages of the triadic model of consultation, and a description of professional roles and…

The article describes critical factors in the organization and delivery of services to students-in-transition with severe to profound mental retardation. The extent of need for transition services is reviewed; a framework for transition case management in Philadelphia is described; and the roles of communications, capability, and disposition in…

Corrects 1972 National Longitudinal Study data used in two earlier papers on education effects in subbaccalaureate labor markets. Corrections confirm most earlier findings. However, for men, the effects of vocational associate degrees are insignificant, whereas the effects of vocational credits earned are significant. Economic benefits may accrue…

Reasons for enrollment, perspectives on learning experiences, and postsecondary plans were identified by 133 secondary and postsecondary students. Most recognized the value of integrating authentic learning, relating work- and school-based learning, connecting learning and career development between levels, and having warm, supportive…

The current labor market is plagued by skills and wage gaps. Schools must ensure that students graduate with skills that are in demand. (JOW)

Social studies teachers need partners who will complement their love of teaching history and team to link their traditionally abstract academic subject with students' preparation for the world of work. (Author/JOW)

The name of the work-integrated education program, its learning objectives, and other program characteristics were gathered from 18 colleges/universities and 2 community colleges. Three-quarters use internship, practicum, or co-op. Factor analysis grouped objectives as cognitive, communication, job seeking, personal development, career…

A comparison of the Israel labor market between 1974 and 1983 found that both higher wages and age-earnings profiles were related to higher education levels. For higher education levels, the age-earnings profile presents steeper parabolic shapes. An earnings peak for higher educational levels at later ages was found only for 1974. Technological…

Proposes a technical education curriculum design that has a nontechnical foundation core grounded in liberal arts to promote understanding of human needs, problems, history, communication, and values; a technical foundation core; and a technical specialty. (SK)

Youth apprenticeships are hampered by failure to recognize transformative potential, address worker empowerment, introduce conflict into the curriculum, acknowledge labor market realities, and eliminate tracking. Apprenticeships have potential to minimize youth floundering, ensure educative work experiences, increase earnings and educational…