Describes a program for qualified but financially disadvantaged high school juniors to work and attend Atlantic Community College during the summer. (PG)

The office model, a plan to emulate actual office practices, is an effective method of bridging the gap between learning the skills in office education and applying them to the world of work. (NQ)

Discusses a system of sign-up procedures for different student recruiting situations. Describes four methods including the open sign-up, lottery, preselection/prescreening, and advanced request. Considers factors involved in choosing the right method and in using a combination of methods. (RC)

Union organizing activities, protection of state and federal labor laws, and the division of students into a separate collective bargaining unit are discussed; and the use of separate units is discouraged. Journal availabilty: University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506.) (MSE)

Studied job stress of employed college students and considered the implications of this stress for college life and student retention. Findings for 275 college students at 2 universities show that for some students having a job adds more stress to their lives, increases exhaustion levels, and interferes with school responsibilities. (SLD)

A survey of 1,451 Australian secondary students indicated that 18% participated in structured work placements, 54% in other paid work experience. Despite claims of the superiority of structured placements, other types of work experience also enhanced career awareness, improved self-esteem, and contributed to school-to-work transition. (Contains 28…

Comparison of five Thai students in international work placements and three overseas students completing work placements in Thailand found that both groups encountered difficulties with immigration, language, and communication. Advantages reported included improved self-confidence and career enhancement. Results also show the effect of cultural…

Discusses common challenges in motivating student employees, recommends motivational methods and supervisory management styles, and describes how the system works when these recommendations are used. It is concluded that supervisors need to implement student employment policies and activities that maximize student employee usefulness and…

Surveyed randomly selected undergraduate students (n=1,438) at an urban west coast university about their college employment experiences. Results indicated that students employed in part-time jobs congruent with their career interests were more likely to be satisfied with their jobs. Further research is needed to examine the limited opportunity…

Compared to Germany, Japan, and Denmark, U.S. fails its students by neglecting basic health and welfare needs, permitting inequitable school funding system, and perpetuating cultural ethos that undermines serious academic achievement. Teachers are not to blame. Factors influencing underachievement are low parent expectations and standards, local…

A survey of college students (119 not employed; 228 co-op; 375 non-co-op in similar occupations as co-ops; 48 employed in non-co-op) found that, despite similar demographics and ambitions, cooperative education students perceive their jobs differently, felt their jobs were related to future careers, were interesting, and reinforced their…

Responses from 141 of 218 cooperative education programs in Canadian universities indicated that only a small number of student placements were in unpaid or entrepreneurial positions; mandatory programs were more likely to allow unpaid and entrepreneurial co-ops; and most programs had policies and controls regarding entrepreneurship. (SK)

"Sandwich" education, alternating periods of work experience and coursework, can be managed effectively using an action learning approach. Reflection, group support, vicarious learning, and other outcomes of action learning enable students to integrate the academic and vocational aspects of their experiences. (SK)

Interviews and surveys explored business perspectives on investing in higher-education placement services. Reasons for higher education to market its services and to understand organizational buying behavior were identified. (SK)