Outlines an immersion-apprenticeship training model to teach ministers to respond to the needs of young people. Outlines a four-stage process: (1) immersion in youth culture; (2) apprenticeship with a professional youth minister; (3) internship experiences; and (4) commissioning. (DMM)

Discusses the rationale and benefits of internship programs for library students in special libraries, suggests work programs, and considers sample intern projects. Six references are cited. (FM)

Reports on the close interaction between faculty, students, and professional newspaper staff in a Florida college community. (RL)

Describes a seven-step program for stretching limited department resources and giving a boost to fledgling human resource development practitioners, and looks at how two companies employ interns effectively. (JOW)

Discusses the various arrangements whereby aspiring technical writers and editors receive training and work experience within the United States federal government. (RL)

The internship program at Illinois State University provides quality control without resorting to a contractual system that introduces potential legal problems. (KS)

A survey of Associated Schools of Construction construction management programs (54 of 88 responded) indicated that 91% have some type of cooperative education program; 58% require it. Most programs have two work terms (either quarters or semesters) of coop earning 3-4 credit hours per term. The level of satisfaction among students, faculty and…

Describes the framework that defines a dietetic internship and the models and strategies that have evolved. Highlights the importance of flexibility in sustaining effective programs. (Contains 36 references.) (JOW)

Describes how the Windham School District, which governs education in the Texas state prison system, develops administrators through a principal internship program in conjunction with Sam Houston State University. (SK)

Provides extensive information on nurse policy internships and learning opportunities and a realistic sense of what it is like to work and learn in the public policy domain. A table provides the following information on 15 fellowship programs: type, purpose, eligibility, financial data, duration, and contact for applications. (JOW)

A survey of selected business schools' credit-granting policies found that they fell into one of three categories: (1) traditional schools that permit students to "test out"; (2) internship schools with formal programs; and (3) work/life schools that give credit for relevant experience. (JOW)

Reports results of a survey concerning internship programs at two United States-based international companies regarding preparation, support, intern selection and assessment, job activities, and employment opportunities. Offers recommendations. (SR)

Alternative teacher certification interns in special education (n=92) completed the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), and results were used to develop a personality profile of types useful for the development of teacher training. Use of the MBTI also exposed interns to understanding the personality types of the children they will be teaching.…