The Center for Vocational Arts provided a work-study ungraded program for male and female school-alienated youths 15-21 years of age. The basic elements of the program were individual programs, vocational training, counseling, basic academic education, and supervised work experience. For 3 hours a day the students attended classes and for the…

A review and analysis was made of Federal work experience programs to provide the Interagency Panel for Research and Development on Adolescence with information on: (1) the effect of work experience on adolescent development, (2) the kinds of learning that occur outside the traditional classroom setting, (3) whether or not experiential learning in…

The University of South Dakota Cooperative Field Education Program (CFEP) serves to supplement existing classroom study with related, credited field experience. The field experience is to: (1) give the student an opportunity to apply academic study to actual work experience; (2) open up new areas of interest, study and employment for the student;…

This bibliography of reference materials on cooperative education and general work experience programs will prove useful to teachers, coordinators, and administrators in inservice courses and to graduate students who seek in-depth information. The references include unpublished state bulletins, research reports, and items in the ERIC retrieval…

This report describes the model of a college cooperative education program developed by Chadron State College, Chadron, Nebraska. The model provides information for students, faculty members, college administrators, and cooperating employers. The sections of the report present the policies, goals, and objectives of the program; the framework of…

An elementary school program based on the principle that learning about life in the eighteenth century, when man's dependence on himself and the land was more direct, can lead to a better understanding of the life-styles of today. (JD)

Available from: Rehabilitation Services Administration, 330 C Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20201.

A study of 353 college students compared effects of structured and nonstructured forms of work on career and school goals, attitudes toward work, and work-related values. Results indicate that working during college seems to relate to attitudes toward work, education, and student life. (CH)

The author describes the Irish Work Experience Programme designed to give youth work experience to increase their employability. Trainees were placed with a private sector employer for 26 weeks and paid a training allowance. Although many subsequently found permanent employment, the program reached few of the most disadvantaged among first-time…

Offers some easy-to-implement suggestions for community relations programs, including parent conferences, senior citizen days, work experience programs, performing groups, luncheons with civic organizations, displays of student works, and bulletin board message centers. Communication continues to be the best source of positive reinforcement. (MLH)

The authors state that cooperative education provides high quality, highly motivated employees at low cost. They discuss several facets of cost effectiveness, including recruitment, training, benefits, quality, and employee commitment. Benefits to the student are also covered. (CH)

The author describes the Summerleas Youth Cooperative on Griston Farm, Kingston, Australia. This cooperative challenges young people who are dependent on unemployment benefits to engage in personal development that will allow them to become self-supporting. (CH)

Describes a model using correctional industries to train inmates for successful existence in the labor force after release. (CH)

Describes an advertising campaign designed to create awareness of cooperative education in students, parents, and business people who can sponsor co-op jobs. Discusses benefits to students, employers, and society. (JM)

The author reports on a collaborative effort among three state agencies that is currently giving 3,000 California youth who are disabled a chance to prove themselves in private sector job placements. Discusses program administration, funding, computerized recordkeeping, entrance requirements, and plans for the future. (CT)