Continues a series outlining effective guidance services or programs developed by Canadian counselors/educators to meet the needs of students, educators or the community. Each project is described by those who originated or carried it out. Barrie Day outlines some findings about the identification and training of potential entrepreneurs.…

Examines characteristics of work, job conditions, and financial rewards of nonmetropolitan Kentucky women, revealing no difference between Appalachian and non-Appalachian residents. Finds that occupation and industrial makeup of the labor market have a major impact on womens' work; education is the most significant individual factor associated…

Compares earlier and later American colonial administrations in the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. Asserts that the most recent approach--a "crash program" of development--has resulted in economic dependency while failing to achieve development and has rendered the native population incapable of self government. (GC)

Describes a mass communications course that meets at media sites so that students can see first hand the business aspects of managing a publishing or broadcast concern. (HTH)

Argues that collaborative research by practicing teachers and university faculty can promote educational reform. Looks at educational reform in North America, teachers' roles in educational reform, classroom action research at the Cambridge Institute of Education Network, team research involving teachers and university faculty, and advantages of…

Describes and develops a methodology for estimating workers'"potential earnings," a previously unobservable element required to solve human capital equations that are designed to permit analysis of the return, measured in earning power, on investments in on-the-job training. (PGD)

The appropriateness of the predominantly clinical PharmD curriculum in light of actual employment patterns of PharmD graduates was evaluated. Data were gathered by a survey with respondents asked about employment patterns and characteristics and their formal education in the areas of management, statistics, and research methods. (Author/MLW)

Discusses a favorite assignment, which is to require students to write a "real-world" business letter and then mail it with the anticipation of a response. (EL)

Cites reasons why resume writing is a legitimate subject in a business or technical writing course. Discusses advantages and components of the functional resume, the skills identification workshop, and last minute tips for writing effective resumes. (EL)

Describes a technical writing exercise used in the writing assistance program of a school of engineering. The exercise involves comparison of an original and rewritten memo to illustrate poor technical writing and how it differs from its better-organized and better-developed counterpart. (HTH)

In an era when students are supposed to be turning their backs on traditional liberal arts education in favor of a more career-oriented approach, debate is holding its own. Debate, perhaps more than any other extracurricular activity, successfully bridges the gap between academics and careers. (MLW)

Higher education is preoccupied with the business world--its notions of reality, accountability, and style. A look at what the business world is really like and what lessons it has for the success of educational practice are presented. (MLW)

Key concepts in designing an individualized plan for transition include interagency cooperation and outcome-oriented plans. Examples of two mentally retarded workers illustrate the benefits of a supported work approach. (CL)

Examined predictors of college students' school-to-work transition difficulty, level of occupational knowledge, and crystallization of vocational self-concept. Occupational knowledge predicted whether students received at least one job offer before graduation and the total number of offers. Self-concept crystallization predicted at least one…

Surveyed broadcasting departments to determine the kinds of on-air training they provide students. Found that 68 (or 48 percent) of the responding institutions broadcast or cablecast a student-run television news program. (PD)