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Despard, Dale; McCadden, Jerry – American Vocational Journal, 1975
The Anoka Technical Institute at Anoka, Minnesota, provides a unique supplement to the work experience program for students at Blaine Senior High School. The Institute has developed a program of work adjustment training that serves secondary high school students by developing realistic attitudes towards work, teaching job responsibility.…
Descriptors: High School Students, Secondary Education, Student Problems, Vocational Adjustment
Cook, John E. – American Vocational Journal, 1975
The author presents the advantages and disadvantages of a nonpay work experience and decides that the benefits outweight the hazards. (AG)
Descriptors: Educational Problems, Employer Attitudes, Employment Problems, Legal Problems
Ernenwein, Raymond J. – Agricultural Education Magazine, 1975
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Program Development, Program Evaluation, Secondary Education
Morton, Karen S. – Illinois Teacher of Home Economics, 1975
Students in the child care occupations course at Maine West High School, Des Plaines, Illinois, gain work experience through a school-operated preschool program and in a local elementary school. Schedules, program activities, grading, and selection processes are described. (Author/MW)
Descriptors: Child Care Occupations, Home Economics Education, Occupational Home Economics, Program Descriptions
Peer reviewedMcElroy, Jack E.; Thomas, Edward G. – Journal of Industrial Teacher Education, 1975
Two approaches are compared in the Kentucky study: (1) the in-school, traditional, approach and (2) the cooperative work experience approach. Pretest and post-test scores were evaluated, indicating that both approaches were equally effective. (MW)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Drafting, Postsecondary Education, Program Effectiveness
Download full textSyracuse Univ., NY. Center on Human Policy. – 1988
The document is intended to help individuals, agencies, and states seeking information on supported employment for persons with disabilities. An introductory article (by Zana Lutfiyya, Pat Rogan, and Bonnie Shoultz) titled, "Supported Employment: A Conceptual Overview," describes supported employment as an alternative to sheltered…
Descriptors: Adults, Demonstration Programs, Disabilities, Employment Potential
Petersen, Dean A., Ed. – 1985
The manual on work experience programs for special education students focuses on issues of program development and enhancement of existing services. Developed by an Arizona state task force, the manual begins with a rationale to students, employers, and the community. A model conceptualizes the career development process as it relates to…
Descriptors: Career Development, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Models
Ruff, Richard D.; And Others – 1982
This paper examines the desirability and feasibility of expanding the effort committed to cooperative-type work experience programs. A data-based discussion is first provided of the current state of affairs in regard to cooperative education enrollment, student employment, and employer involvement in work experience efforts. In the next section,…
Descriptors: Cooperative Education, Educational Policy, Feasibility Studies, Program Development
OPCAN, Montreal (Quebec). – 1984
The guide provides prospective participants with an overview of Katimavik, a 9-month community volunteer service and learning program for 17- to 21-year-olds sponsored since 1977 by the Canadian Government. The guide describes the application process and computerized random selection procedures; work projects, which may range from building…
Descriptors: Experiential Learning, Foreign Countries, Outdoor Education, Program Content
Crelinsten, Michael, Ed. – 1983
The bilingual student manual focuses on the nutrition and well-being learning activity portion of Katimavik, a nine-month volunteer community service and experiential learning program for 17 to 21 year old Canadians. Providing participants with basic information and tools to assess and improve nutritional states and tie nutrition concerns into a…
Descriptors: Eating Habits, Experiential Learning, Food, Health
Interface, Inc., New York, NY. – 1985
To assess the impact of the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) on youth employment and training, an examination of its implementation in New York City was undertaken. This study focused on the training, educational, and support activities in the local JTPA during the program's first year (1984-5), with special attention paid to the effects of…
Descriptors: Economically Disadvantaged, Employment Programs, Federal Aid, Job Training
Peer reviewedSilberman, Harry F. – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1974
Data were collected from 1016 students in grades 9-14 from 50 work education programs, and from 696 similar students who held part-time jobs but were not participating in work education programs. Participating students were significantly more satisfied with their jobs than were the nonparticipating students. (Author)
Descriptors: Cooperative Education, High School Students, Job Satisfaction, Part Time Employment
Doggett, Maran – Educational Technology, 1974
How students can be involved in the actual work to be done in the school. (HB)
Descriptors: Career Education, Experiential Learning, Job Training, School Involvement
Manpower, 1974
The New York Urban Corps places college students in city jobs related to their studies. The students gain experience, earn money and help the city improve service to citizens. Students can also earn actual college credit for their work and many colleges are signing contracts to pay 80 percent of student fees. (DS)
Descriptors: Employment Programs, Field Experience Programs, Internship Programs, Service Occupations
Illera, Juanita – 1977
The author discusses two essential ingredients of a school program for behaviorally handicapped adolescents--the work experience program and group evaluation meetings. It is noted that these components help to provide experiences and develop behaviors that are relevant to the world of work and meet the unique needs of the young adolescent…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Problems, Emotional Disturbances, Group Discussion
