A survey of high school students in school-supervised work experience programs (N=101) and non-school-supervised jobs (N=177) found that the former have higher quality jobs that make greater use of academic skills, have more contact with adults, experience more challenge, consider their work meaningful, and perceive a closer relationship between…

Examines the impact of attending a "Black" college on the job success of a sample of Black college graduates employed by a large manufacturing firm. The study finds that graduates of Black colleges start with higher salaries but receive smaller wage increases and fewer promotions than comparable graduates of non-Black colleges. Includes 23…

A study using results of the American College Testing Service alumni survey evaluated the perceived utility of academic majors, congruence between major and career, quality of educational preparation, and effects of gender on the outcome measures for 55,000 college alumni. Results are summarized and discussed. (Author/MSE)

Critiques Spain's present system of vocational education. Argues that the first level of vocational education attracts the school dropouts and the second level is too rigid. Outlines aims of the proposed reform, including the suggested curriculum. (DB)

Discusses the Bunker Hill Community College program designed to draw on the experience of female dislocated workers. Discusses the types of women this program serves. Provides an example of each type of woman. Discusses the enormous employment problems of dislocated female workers and how education might help them overcome these difficulties. (JS)

Issues relevant to the school-to-community transition of deaf adolescents were identified and subsequently prioritized by 339 deafness professionals. Issues receiving highest priority were related to joint planning efforts among schools, departments of vocational rehabilitation, and families; training of independent living skills; and development…

Examines the experiences of young Black males 20 to 29 years of age in employment and real earnings during the 1980s, weighing the effects of race/ethnicity and educational attainment. Offers policy recommendations for improving the long-term economic prospects of young adult Black males over the remainder of this century. (AF)

Many policymakers believe that student achievement will not increase markedly until high standards are set and quality work by all students is expected and rewarded. Performance standards are being set for the three grade levels measured by the National Assessment of Educational Progress, and a national exam is winning support. Includes seven…

Examines major reform proposals involving greater integration of Soviet higher education and the economy, improvements to curricula and teacher-student ratios, and more stringent assessments of teachers and students. Gauges official reactions by comparing draft and final texts of reform guidelines. Reports skeptical survey responses of students…

An occupational therapy-based independent living skills program at a California high school was designed to help disabled adolescents assume adult roles. Based on occupational science principles, the program's themes include occupation and occupational role, environment, independence, and adaptation. (SK)

Data from the Benefit-Cost Project at the University of Minnesota are analyzed, involving 239 mildly handicapped students who had exited school between 1977 and 1984. Few significant differences were found between graduates and non-graduates, though graduates were employed at a slightly higher rate. (DB)

The study of about 5000 1980 British university graduates found that the most favorable remuneration is by those who achieved a high class of degree, studied a vocational subject, obtained a professional qualification, avoided unemployment, and who work in London or overseas. Gender and social factors were also suggested. (Author/MLW)

The support of home and parents is a major factor in the school-to-work transition of special needs students. Survey research describes parent expectations of these students as minimal. Suggestions are offered for enhancing support for parents and their special needs students. (Author/MSE)

Presents an overview of the first year's operation of a Learning in the Workplace project that intended to develop industry-specific training materials and model programs that can be used to help employees develop the literacy skills needed in the changing workplace. The effectiveness of a peer-tutoring component is discussed. (Author/CB)

The article compares the trends in special education in Oklahoma to that of the nation at large especially in the areas of numbers of students with learning disabilities, mainstreaming, least restrictive environment, community integration, transition, and early intervention. (DB)