After an extensive review and analysis of the current status of youth, the authors describe an untapped but viable option to prepare youth for adult responsibilities. (Editor)

Committee members demonstrate that involved citizens can intervene to make learning more meaningful to vocational students. (Editor)

Briefly describes a program which acquaints students with what employers expect of them, helps develop techniques for job interviews, and presents possibility of permanent employment. (Author)

This study tested two alternative ways of stimulating noncollege bound youth to explore career opportunities: (1) a problem solving simulated occupational experience in appliance service and (2) a general career kit. Behavioral criteria were measured for both methods. Results show little differences in the way each method inspired exploration.…

It is to the schools to provide their students with meaningful work experiences in order to prepare them for adult life. Since one's work takes up more than half of his working hours, the choice of an occupation should be preceded by a great deal of deliberation. (CK)

Educational philosophies concerning the needs and directions of vocational education and vocational guidance are presented. (GB)

Partial release before parole, which gives selected prisoners achance to work during the day, has proved successful. (EB)

This special issue of Manpower is entitled Making Prison Training Work." (BH)

A first-year business education teacher states her philosophy concerning the value of occupational experience. (CH)

Offers a rationale for the concern with and involvement of business education in the topic of productivity in the workforce, and suggests ways in which business education can prepare more productive workers. (Author/JOW)

A program developed to help elementary-aged mildly handicapped students acquire prevocational skills uses three-week job assignments to develop skills in problem solving, communication, and physical and manual dexterity. (CL)