The president of the New York Fashion Institute of Technology says that vocational education should prepare people for always-abundant work, either on their own or in organizations, and not for jobs that will always be scarce. He suggests some approaches for linking vocational education and work. (MF)

Numerous problems in the American educational system are outlined. The lack of effective education for all young people, the failure of schools to educate, the diverse demands and expectations placed upon the schools, and the type of education which occurs outside the schools are among these problems. (GC)

The application of Rational-Emotive Therapy in the practice of consultee-centered consultation is discussed. The consultant's task is to identify those irrational beliefs which are impeding consultee job-effectiveness and to help modify these beliefs. Several common consultation problems and techniques for their management are presented. (Author)

Changes in the problems of entering college freshmen necessitate changes in student counseling. This study compares the problems of 400 undergraduates entering college in 1976 with problems endorsed by 400 entering freshmen in 1969. There are both similarities and differences between the two groups. (Author)

Apprenticeship outreach programs operating in some 100 cities with Federal funding were set up to help women enter apprentice and preapprentice training for nontraditional jobs. Although experience has shown that women are interested if jobs are opened to them and can become qualified, their numbers in apprenticeships remain low and discrimination…

Describes rural northwestern Minnesota's employment problem and the local employment and manpower programs, focusing on Rural Minnesota CEP (Concentrated Employment Program), the balance-of-state program, and the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) program. It is noted that the nature of the land and people and the distances to be…

Presents an overview of research on disability and integrates rehabilitation research with the mainstream of scientific activity. Examples of disability research are given covering spinal cord injury, facial disfigurement, cancer of the larynx, and cystic fibrosis. (Author/TA)

Addresses the dilemma facing youth on employment and offers perspectives on the role of the curriculum in approaching this problem. Discusses and cites examples of employment options. Also highlights the personal needs that are associated with work. (ML)

Examines the problems associated with youth unemployment in 12 countries. Discusses the impact of major sociological, economic, and educational trends on job and career possibilities. Recommends specific governmental policies and actions based on the case study findings of 18 programs of institutional innovation. (ML)

Suggests that no issue on the domestic scene has greater importance for women than full employment because the potential gains for women are immense when the economy moves into high gear and there are jobs enough for all who are willing able and seeking work. (Author/AM)

The current period of slow economic growth reinforces the need of American education to refocus its emphasis and realize that career placement must become an integrated part of education. (Author)

Regression results are presented for white and nonwhite racial groups. The results indicate that the participation rates of both white and nonwhite male youths respond similarly to intercity differences in nominal wage rates and extent of job training. However, nonwhite groups are more sensitive to the age-race specific unemployment rate.…

Overviews the recent movement toward career education within continuing education at the higher educational level, addressing the needs of Black people and particularly those of mature Black women in a college setting. (Author/JM)

At least five dimensions of job-related strain can and should be measured in order to appreciate the effects of job stress upon the worker. (Editor)