Intervention with mildly handicapped adolescents is considered in terms of: the need for cooperative relationships among home, school, and community; successful procedures for creating effective communication; interventions for parents to use in the home; and programs to help mildly handicapped adolescents make the transition from school to…

Describes a student identification and monitoring system developed to help students with unique learning needs make the transition through postsecondary vocational education programs. Focuses on the Theory of Educational Adjustment. (CH)

The economic, educational, and community adjustment difficulties of youth with handicaps are reviewed in the context of historical antecedents and of the U.S. Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services' transition initiative. The conceptual and organizational frameworks for the University of Illinois' federally sponsored Transition…

Bureau of Labor Statistics projections show 21 million new jobs over the 1986-2000 period. Most new jobs will be in the service-producing industries. The Black and Hispanic labor force is estimated to increase much faster than that of whites. These projections have several important implications. (CH)

According to Bureau of Labor Statistics projections, there will be 139 million persons in the labor force in the year 2000; this represents a slowdown in the growth rate afer 1986. Minority groups are expected to increase their representation in the labor pool. (CH)

Diagnostic memos written by students in a general technical writing class reveal that students need (1) to know that strong communication skills are desirable beyond immediate job prospects, (2) information about and practice in team-writing tasks, and (3) to understand that graphics are an integral part of the technical communication process.…

The study compared the work force attainments of deaf adults with differing educational degrees. Results indicated a definite positive effect of postsecondary technical training on the work lives, socioeconomic status, and lifetime wages of deaf persons. (Author/DB)

There is an urgent need for American higher education institutions and the public to engage in two-way communication about these public interest questions: the quantity of higher education, its price and cost, its relationship to the workplace, opportunity and choice in higher education, and public understanding of its purposes. (MSE)

The authors report results from a national survey on participation of disabled people in apprenticeship. Results indicate that disabled persons comprise 2 percent of the total apprentice population. Exemplary programs and practices are described. The authors present implications and recommendations drawn from the study results. (CH)

A survey of 109 visually impaired adults subsequent to their placement in competitive employment revealed that level of education, age, and race were strong determining factors in later financial success. Results suggest that visually impaired persons should extend educational experiences to increase potential earnings, age and race being…

Presents a graphic summary of employment and other economic projections for the year 2000. Topics include (1) the labor force and projected changes in its composition, (2) economic growth, (3) expected changes in the industrial structure of the economy, (4) occupational employment, and (5) the education-work relationship. (CH)

The authors report on a partnership among American Motors Corporation, United Auto Workers, and Gateway Technical College designed to recall and retrain 1,200 auto workers. The impact on American Motors Corporation and the state of Wisconsin is described. (CH)

The author encourages educators to investigate Job Training Partnership Act exemplary programs as Education for Employment programs are being designed. Although they serve different audiences, these two programs are very closely aligned to similar objectives related to employment education. (Author/CH)

Argues that secondary school principals must provide instructional leadership to see that students are well prepared for the future. Topics receiving special emphasis are (1) learning how to learn; (2) providing affective education; (3) preparing students for lifelong learning; (4) teaching meaning, values, and goals; and (5) integrating the…

The study examined case studies of student service operations and technology used to provide counseling for adult distance education students. (Author/CH)