Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine Generation Y, potential graduate entrants to UK retailing, in respect of their job experiences, career perceptions and initial employment expectations. Design/methodology/approach: Utilising qualitative research methods, an exploratory study was undertaken with 33 students (all of whom fell into the…

Using previously unanalysed data from a lost study--the "Adjustment of Young Workers to Work Situations" and "Adult Roles" (1962-1964)--and data from a subsequent restudy, this paper contributes to debates on vocational education by examining three themes. First, the methodological issues raised by undertaking a restudy are discussed. Second, the…

Whereas in years past, young people typically made a discrete transition from school to work, two ideal typical routes now characterize the sharing of school and work roles during adolescence and the transition to adulthood. Longitudinal data from the Youth Development Study show that one route involves less intensive employment during high…

We use detailed data from New York City to estimate how the characteristics of school principals relate to school performance, as measured by students' standardized exam scores and other outcomes. We find little evidence of any relationship between school performance and principal education and pre-principal work experience, although we do find…

The Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY) is a research program that tracks young people as they move from school into further study, work and other destinations. It uses large, nationally representative samples of young people to collect information about education and training, work, and social development. It includes surveys…

The research described in this paper is part of a wider exploration of organisational learning and some of the social-psychological mechanisms which underlie the individual-organisation learning relationship. Adopting a grounded theory approach, qualitative data were obtained during email interviews with 15 foundation degree students concerning…

A work study program was developed for five educable and trainable students in a high school transition class. A teacher's aide was trained as a job trainer at the workplace prior to program implementation; ongoing informal discussions at school with the program developer helped with problems that developed. The work study program developed…

Noting that a well constructed portfolio can serve as an integrated and documented album of knowledge and skills, this paper presents an organizational packet and instructions for communications students to use in developing a portfolio for their professional development. The paper begins with a form to list key information about the portfolio…

Today's modern manager needs: (1) adequate intelligence and integrity; (2) training in a skill; (3) training in general management; the industry, and in history, literature, government; (4) experience on the job. Management training often triggers the interest of individuals without natural talent to respond and succeed in management. (EA)

This journal issue focuses on a variety of Appalachian occupations, particularly but not exclusively, coal mining. The lead article is an interview with John Sayles about his movie, "Matewan." Sayles sees the Matewan massacre as a great movie theme, "like a classic American Western...but with a difference--the violence was…

The compendium describes the 48 programs currently participating in the Illinois supported employment initiative. Programs are described in terms of purpose, current focus of programmatic activity, geographic area served, type and level of handicapping conditions experienced by the individuals served, and program-developed products. An…

Career development and awareness issues for visually impaired students are explored. The developmental nature of career development is analyzed. Career development is seen as a lifelong process beginning with the parents and proceeding with prevocational activities at the elementary level. Changing emphases at the junior high level and the high…

The proceedings of a hearing held in New York City before the House Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities are provided in this document. Testimony focused on two proposed bills related to the creation of a volunteer national service program: the Voluntary National Youth Service Act and the Select Commission on National Service Opportunities Act…

Described a pioneer program in which junior high school students got a taste of the real work world via a unique career education program at St. Agnes Catholic School in Chicago Heights. (Author/RK)