A school-to-work curriculum (What's Up in Factories?) developed by a New York PBS station is giving some Ohio students a view of factory careers in the 1990s. Students are surprised at the level of job skills needed and are discovering the importance of teamwork, willingness to take responsibility, punctuality, effective communication, and…

Alabama has developed a course of science study that incorporates the National Research Council's standards in science teaching, professional development, assessment, content, program, and system standards. A group of Calhoun County educators and science-related industry leaders recommended that science courses stress hands-on activities,…

This article on transition for students with learning disabilities (LD) reviews the transition concept from a life-span perspective and considers transition planning, including the role of the planning team, the importance of timing, and forces influencing transition programs. It then provides background information, themes, and highlights for…

Looks at the problems facing trade and industrial education and suggests ways to solve them: teaching foundation skills more, specific trade skills less; revamping programs; keeping up to date; coordinating with other groups; clarifying educational philosophy; and being honest with students about the job market. (JOW)

The major transformation of the economy is redefining work. A critical dimension of preparing workers is alignment of the educational process and the work process. Beyond content or basic skills, workers need interactive or context skills to cope with the chaotic environment of work. (SK)

Explores fundamental differences in academia and industry and why academic-industry partnerships develop. Describes benefits of linkages for technical communication programs; development of linkages through early planning; types of linkages between academia and industry; impediments to such linkages; and results of successful linkages. (SR)

More people live for weekends and vacations than for the daily work of chosen careers. When students work, they more easily understand that learning adds value to life. Formal schooling must become a time for exploring, experimenting, and constructing a direction for their future lives. (MLH)

Resource allocation in Alberta's postsecondary system has changed substantially since 1994, designed to reapportion financial responsibility for higher education, increase vocational outcomes of postsecondary education, and increase transfer of knowledge and technology to the private sector. This paper outlines how resource allocation has been…

Argues that while the special June 1999 issue of "The Career Development Quarterly" that dealt with school-to-work transitions was an admirable attempt to link theory to practice, both the theories used and practices suggested failed to take into account the special concerns of cultural minorities. Provides suggestions for improving theory and…

Authors respond to Duane Brown's (2000) claims about the deficiencies of various theories as templates for studying and promoting the work transition of racial/ethnic minority students. Suggests that the degree to which theories are generalizable across cultures is an empirical question, and counsels against the assumption that cultures exert…

Highlights deficiencies in current British policies on work-based learning for 16-19 year-olds. Discusses problems arising from employers' voluntary participation. Outlines a holistic approach based on the community of practice model. (SK)

Examines current accounting courses offered at 77 California community colleges to determine how suited they are to meet the changes in the accounting profession. Offers recommendations designed to increase enrollment at community colleges and make students more marketable in a competitive and changing environment. (JOW)

Music education can meet the employment-related goals of Australia's revised postcompulsory education and training policy. Music educators must demonstrate how music develops skills and competencies considered important for employment so that it will not be marginalized in the national curriculum. (Contains 31 references.) (SK)

Analysis of cohorts of German young adults indicated that the dual vocational training system that supports socialization and transition is eroding. and self-socialization and personal agency are increasingly important. However, for some occupations the dual system still provides skills and attitudes to cope with self-imposed and forced career…

Interviews of young adults in England and Germany (n=900) about higher education, unemployment, and work showed that in Germany, ethnicity, gender, and social class had more influence on employment than qualifications did. Failure (e.g, unemployment) was attributed to Germany's highly structured system. In England, the belief that opportunities…