Because people learn much better and much more efficiently in real-life situations, a system of apprenticeships is proposed as an alternative to library school. This would develop common sense, curiosity, concern for other people, and intelligence, none of which can be taught in formal courses. (JPF)

Presented are excerpts from an interview with two mentally retarded men. (SBH)

A simple formula and accompanying set of factors has been developed to estimate the average salary of groups of chemists with common characteristics. Five major characteristics in determining salaries are presented: years of experience, highest degree, type of employer, work function, and sex. Tables and a sample problem are included. (MA)

This study concludes that, on the one hand, age increases the psychic cost of moving and decreases the length of the accrual period for benefits, thus inhibiting geographic mobility. On the other hand, age increases the general skill level, thus stimulating geographic mobility. (Author/CT)

Examines work experience in the Youth Opportunities Programme and summarizes guidelines that should be useful to those running work experience programs and those involved with any industrial training that involves work experience. (JOW)

Reviews the issues associated with the school-to-work transition and suggests needed areas for research. (JDS)

This document was produced by DBM Consultants, who provided the research on Susanne Wood's report "Fully On-the-Job Training: Experiences and Steps Ahead." It contains the appendix: Stage 3--CATI Questionnaire for Fully On-the-Job trainees/apprentices and is provided as an added resource for further information. [Full Report available at ED493985.]

Specific examples of how a school store can provide students with an opportunity to learn what happens in large retail establishments, and why and how, are presented. Merchandise receiving and display are used as the examples. (AG)

The article describes the Chippewa Office Services as a means for a student to achieve office experience while on a full academic schedule. (AG)

Describes a vocational school on Chesapeake Bay where students get what amounts to on-the-job training on an amazing array of ships. (Editor/MU)

Big Bend Community College (Washington) plays an important role as part of a unique international 2-year work-study program. It provides English instruction, cultural activities, and facilities for Japanese farm trainees who have sought theoretical and practical agricultural training in the United States. (JO)

Canadian Armed Forces have scrapped the 90 percent lecture method for a 75 percent practical system called POET--performance oriented electronic training--for basic electronics. (EB)