Describes a rationale for awarding credit for experiential learning based on the student's ability to process experience and transfer cognitive and affective perceptions. Lists five general competencies that a student must demonstrate in order to be awarded credit under this rationale. (W.C. Publications, P.O. Box 1578, Montclair, NJ 07042) (NRJ)

The Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) program, previous efforts to increase the employment of recipients, and the rationale for providing Supported Work to those on AFDC are discussed. The evaluation design, characteristics of those in the sample, and the initial results are also included. (CT)

Describes how students' economic experiences as workers and consumers can be used as a foundation to build a secondary economic education program. Emphasis is placed on the study and active observation of the local economy. (RM)

The article explores how schools can enhance the career and employment prospects of the handicapped by using the "real work" experiences of the school to foster the work task learning maturation process. (Author)

A work experience program for secondary special education students is described and its advantages and disadvantages are considered, based on responses of program students, regular academic students, and teachers. (CL)

Information gathered from interviews of 55 CETA-funded workers suggests that much of their work experience may potentially qualify for credit at the college or technical school level. Because CETA-funded jobs represent a wide range of occupations, this study poses similar implications for the entire labor force. (CT)

Although a unionized workplace can pose obstacles to implementing a school-to-career program, the union can be a powerful force uniting workers in support of the program and can contribute to students' work experiences. (JOW)

A survey investigating nonacademic admission criteria was mailed to 39 doctoral programs accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs. Twenty-five returned surveys reflected that letters of recommendation, goal statements, individual interviews, and work experiences were most frequently used. (Contains…

The writer, a school psychologist, describes her experience of school psychology via six stories that illustrate the public nature of school psychology and offer at least one moral to guide the future. (Contains 112 references.) (GCP)

Reviews the policy context of work experience in Spain. Presents case studies of two innovative work-based learning experiences that illustrate the conditions necessary for successful learning. Supports the importance of integrating work experience into training. (Contains 58 references.) (SK)

Businesspersons who make the career switch to teaching bring subject expertise and are adept at adapting the curriculum to real-world experience. They face a steep learning curve regarding classroom practice and would benefit from being mentored by experienced teachers. (SK)

Examined whether managerial decisions about employee grievances are influenced by grievant's work history with the organization. Results suggest that managers, at later stages of grievance process, are influenced by grievant's work history--even when that history is not relevant to evaluating the merits of the grievance. (Author/NB)

The findings of empirical studies on the subject of high school student employment suggest that this phenomenon is increasing and is becoming a way of life for many students. The effects of such employment appear to be mixed. (66 references) (Author)

Describes the program at Marriott Hospitality Public Charter High School in Washington, DC, the nation's only high school devoted to the hospitality industry. A career academy, the school provides mentoring and real-world work experiences in collaboration with industry professional associations. (JOW)

Analysis of data from "Business Week" rankings of business schools revealed advantages to part-time graduate business programs. Students employed full time have relevant work experience that is a rich classroom resource and this more heterogenous population enriches teaching and learning. Time and stress management are important…