Formal socialization into the teaching profession begins in preservice training programs, continues with job interviews, and concludes with the supervision of new teachers by administrators. Informal socialization influences include the structure of preservice training, the influence of organizational structure of schools, and the influence of…

Maintains that a liberal education is necessary for career advancement in an American corporation. Outlines the history of engineering education and gives examples of the leadership and communications skills developed through liberal arts experiences and relates anecdotes illustrating their importance in the career lives of engineering executives.…

This study is based on data gathered from previous studies concerning the transition period between school and work for adolescents. A group of working class youth is followed from school to their first jobs. (JN)

Data presented here suggest that educational expansion has not advanced economic growth in developing nations. Economic development is inhibited by the dependent status of Third World countries in the world economy; thus, increased schooling is not an effective strategy for promoting development. (Author/SK)

Reports on a study of eight corporations to assess the nature of writing done on the job, and how important writing ability was to the employee's career. Results indicated that communication ability was important to their jobs, but most employees loathed writing and considered quality writing beyond their grasp. (HTH)

Discusses the industrial world's mass education philosophy and population trends for the future. The author questions the ethics and the rationale of an educational institution dealing with the issue of productivity. (CT)

Reports the findings of a survey of 256 colleges offering public relations courses. (FL)

The Bryant School Pre-Vocational Program provides job training opportunities for moderately mentally retarded students. The key element is site trainers who coach students on the job until they are capable of working alone. The program also seeks to improve community awareness and acceptance of the mentally handicapped. (SK)

Argues that, in spite of their unmarketable nature, liberal arts retain validity for career-oriented students, in that they expand the scope of knowledge, maximize reasoning skills, and encourage lifelong learning. Proposes policies to diminish the prejudices of liberal arts instructors and bring liberal arts departments and work-oriented students…

Methods are described which can be used to estimate occupational supply and its components. The BLS structural model is described. Next, applications of data from the 1970 census and the monthly Current Population Survey to the BLS model are detailed. Problems and future opportunities in occupational supply estimation are listed. (CT)

Office employees were interviewed to gather data about (1) new office technology; (2) effect of education, training, and initial job classification on job mobility; and (3) career paths and career expectations. Selected skills, knowledge, and personal traits were ranked according to their importance to present and future job advancement. (SK)

Describes North Carolina's efforts toward the articulation of vocational education programs between high schools and community colleges. Focuses primarily on the Articulation Research Project undertaken in Duplin County, its expansion to other areas of the state, and the three-tier program intended to build upon the Duplin project to include…

Discusses the need for all secondary students, particularly individuals with disabilities, to undergo transition assessment. Topics discussed include the definition and purpose of transition assessment, policies that facilitate the provision of assessment services, and an overview of the methods and people involved in the transition assessment…

Getting schools to leap onto the Information Highway is the latest in a series of corporate forays marked by ignorance, self-interest, and marketing madness. Educational implementation of computer-based technology is highly experimental, despite the billions spent annually. The competitive jockeying for position to build and fill the…

Describes Livingston Technical Academy, a Michigan charter school run almost entirely by local businesses that trains students for manufacturing careers. Discusses the positive aspects and pitfalls of opting out of the public school system. (SK)