The occupational level, job satisfaction, perception of career prospects, value of study in obtaining employment, usefulness of skills/knowledge gained in carrying out job, and relatedness of job to major field of study were studied in relation to adult students who enrolled in higher education in Australia in 1978. (Author/MLW)

EUROLINKS 1988, a pilot project involving school/industry links in the field of foreign languages, investigated ways of promoting the North East of England and its companies and products to European partners. The project demonstrated to students how foreign language skills relate to the working world and to regional and national prosperity. (CB)

Occupation-specific education in high school lowers the dropout rate and increases wages and employment when training-related jobs are obtained. Unfortunately, most vocational graduates lack such employment. State funding formulas for local vocational programs should be based on the school's success at job placement, not on recruitment for…

Suggests several ways that schools can help potential high school dropouts or students with no job skills to succeed. Indicates that programs should include monitored work experiences, community and neighborhood involvement, redirected vocational training, and career information and counseling. (JOW)

Discusses the obstacles and challenges facing the 13th generation, those born between 1961 and 1981, on the career path as society moves toward a service-oriented, global economy. The definition of career is changing as this generation will likely not know the security and longevity in jobs experienced by the preceding generation. (BF)

Guidelines for helping special educators contribute to transition planning for students with disabilities include understanding the legislative mandate, identifying relevant persons and resources at the school district level, investigating alternative approaches to transition planning, promoting family participation, using various assessment…

Discusses four premises to help school leaders align career development with curricula, design supportive professional-development activities, and increase employer and parent involvement. Educators, parents, employers, and community members must help students become future-directed. Students also need parental assistance, a comprehensive guidance…

This article examines the history of transition policy and legislation, current postsecondary outcome experiences, and transition planning services to improve outcomes for youths with learning disabilities. The article concludes that the key catalyst of any transition program lies in thorough and ongoing assessment of individual needs, strengths,…

This study compared procedures in Scotland and Ontario (Canada) for planning for the transition to adulthood of young people with physical disabilities. In Scotland such planning is mandated, while in Canada such procedures are dependent on local initiatives. In both instances, transition was seen to be a prolonged phase. Case studies illustrate…

Discusses the educational system's ability to meet the lifelong learning needs of the American workforce. Proposes strategies to redesign the system to ensure lifelong learning, respond to the changing structure of the workplace, and mainstream workforce training programs. Explores the use of transcripts with training programs to formalize…

Using a model of successful transition outcomes (independent living, social competence, economic self-sufficiency, and postschool education and employment) and data from 360 British young adults with special needs, patterns of transition are described. It is suggested that productive daytime activity and quality of life may be more relevant…

This paper examines curricular concepts that should be pursued to prepare students for employment; reviews assumptions about higher learning that hinder curricular innovations; and explores curriculum strategies with regard to content, organization, and didactics. Emphasis is on approaches to establishing new curricula to meet changing labor…

This paper examines the importance of job placement as part of the university educational process in the United Kingdom. Five prerequisites for effective placement are discussed: efficient mechanisms, good information flow between employers and institutions, understanding of job requirements, recognizing students' needs, and institutional action…

This study examined preservice teachers' attitudes and awareness regarding multicultural education. Subjects provided background information and answered questions about multicultural education. Most were aware of issues related to multicultural education and anticipated having diverse student populations. Subjects were undecided about how well…

Education and training are seen as a panacea for the problems of deskilling and mass unemployment. The lack of an overarching policy suggests a need for a discourse accepting paid work as an important area for lifelong learning, but also recognizing the learning needs of people largely excluded from paid work. (SK)