The introductory volume of the bilingual Katimavik program student manual summarizes the history and purpose of the Katimavik experience; outlines program objectives and learning program subject areas; explains how to use the individual learning activity student manuals, how to create individual and group development plans, and how to develop a…

North Dakota Occupational Model instructional packets (approximately 3.280 pages of office simulation materials) focus on the performance of production projects that actually take place in a variety of companies and businesses. The concept can substitute for, or enrich, the cooperative work-experience and expose students to a variety of careers.…

The era of educational expansion is now past. Educators must cut back their programs, but at the same time not ignore severely pressing educational issues. (PB)

Noting the successful establishment in England over the past ten years of the concept of advanced business education, the author calls for reexamination of course content and structure to adjust to changing student profiles and the need for staff development programs if innovative interdisciplinary and work experience approaches are to be…

This guide is designed for people in the community who volunteer their time and work places for experience-based career education programs for mildly mentally disabled secondary students. The first section provides explanations of experience-based learning, resource persons, community explorations, student projects, and task analysis. The second…

Operation MEDIHC's (Military Experience Directed into Health Careers) final report is presented which firmly establishes the need for its purpose, which is providing a meaningful career continuation for medical personnel who were trained while serving in the military service. It is reported that the New Jersey MEDIHC Program experienced a…

THE PROGRAM HAS OPERATED SINCE 1953 IN FIVE COMMUNITIES. HIGH SCHOOL PERSONNEL HAVE DEVELOPED A WORK-STUDY PROGRAM IN AN ATTEMPT TO HELP STUDENTS--(1) MAKE BETTER OCCUPATIONAL CHOICES, (2) GAIN THE NECESSARY PREPARATION FOR THEIR CHOSEN WORK, (3) FIND PLACEMENT ON THE JOB, AND (4) ADJUST TO AND GROW ON THE JOB. THREE FORMS OF WORK EDUCATION ARE…

TWELVE CHARACTERISTIC SYMPTOMS OF STUDENT MALADJUSTMENT ARE LISTED IN AN ATTEMPT TO HELP PARENTS, TEACHERS, AND COUNSELORS TO IDENTIFY THE POTENTIAL DROPOUT. TO INSURE PROPER GUIDANCE AND SUPERVISION OF THE TRAINING PROGRAM, THE SELECTED STUDENTS WILL ATTEND A VOCATIONAL ORIENTATION WEEKEND AND WILL THEN REPORT FOR JOB INTERVIEWS, BEGINNING NEW…

THE NUMBER AND TYPES OF ENTRY JOBS AVAILABLE TO HIGH SCHOOL LEAVERS AND THE SKILLS DEMANDED BY THE EMPLOYER AS A PREREQUISITE FOR HIRING WERE STUDIED. DATA WERE COLLECTED FROM EMPLOYERS AND SCHOOL LEAVERS. ALL DATA WERE COLLECTED THROUGH THE USE OF PROFESSIONAL INTERVIEWERS. THESE DATA WILL PROVIDE SCHOOL PERSONNEL WITH THE BASIS FOR MAKING…

The first paper contained in this document, entitled "Enhancing Business and Industry Participation in Career Education," addresses the following topics: Interrelationships between business, industry and schools, issues in strengthening the collaboration of education and business and industry, problems and possibilities of increased interaction,…

Using a systems model with its components of inputs, process, and outputs; the report evaluates a work experience program for mildly retarded students at an Australian special school. Data collected at each stage of the evaluation is presented. Inputs into the system include a description of the population and its needs, along with the situational…

In this paper, a differentiation is made between student follow-up and student follow-through. Employer evaluation of in-school students on jobs is discussed, as well as issues concerning credits for work experience. Preceding this discussion is a list of objectives designed to guide local school officials in establishing and operating a job…

A description of the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) precedes an examination of the CETA network. The three fold purpose of CETA is (1) to establish a flexible and decentralized system of federal, state, and local programs; (2) provide job-training and employment opportunities for the economically disadvantaged who are unemployed,…

This monograph examines issues relative to the awarding of academic credit to out-of-school youths for work experience and training programs designed by prime sponsors or their contractors with local education agencies under the Youth Community Conservation and Improvements Projects, the Youth Employment and Training Programs, and by the…