This report describes an experiment carried out in Baltimore between 1971 and 1974 which was designed to determine, using 432 ex-prison inmates, whether small amounts of financial aid would reduce recidivism among high-risk offenders recently released from prison. The opening section outlines the rationale for financial aid, the research design,…

The Suffolk County Coordinated Manpower Program in New York is a pilot project whose purpose is to eliminate duplication in employer contacts and services delivered. Agencies at the Federal, State, and local levels work together for a common goal. Definitive results await data analysis, but developments are encouraging. (Author/AJ)

The article discusses the provisions and intent of Title II of the Education Amendments Act of 1976 relating to job placement and employer satisfaction. In evaluating the success of vocational education programs student and employer follow-up data will play an important part. (MF)

The experience of Ramapo College in removing barriers to handicapped students is reported. Among non-physical measures taken are: arrangements for limited-credit semesters; interviews and orientation; counseling; faculty sensitivity sessions; special physical education; and job placement. (Author/LBH)

When the student load became too much to handle, one university found a way to lessen the workload and still provide for individual needs. (Author)

A study to evaluate the effectiveness of three school-based job placement programs in Pennsylvania secondary area vocational-technical schools indicated that a formalized job placement system can increase the probability of employment for graduates and school leavers. Detailed results are presented in narrative and tabular form. (MF)

In cooperation with the chamber of commerce, various businesses, associations, and other community agencies, the Sarasota schools (Florida) supplement their own job placement and follow-up efforts with community job development strategies for placing high school graduates. (JT)

Results of a questionnaire follow-up study of the employment and educational experiences of the graduates of the experimental Bachelor of Elected Studies (BES) program at Minnesota are reported. In spite of some differences, BES graduates compare favorably with regular liberal arts graduates. (Author/LBH)

Four job-oriented measures for judging school or program effectiveness are compared: (1) placement rate; (2) work-relatedness test; (3) rate of return; and (4) incremental income/cost ratio. The critique is largely based on economic planning literature and empirical data from Maine and Singapore are used. (Author/LBH)

Aside from general teaching obligations, a major professor also has responsibilities to his students regarding the research problem, funding, time commitment and personal interaction, and the postgraduate job. (Author/LBH)

A study examined the perceptions of British language students and faculty about student placement in teaching internships abroad. The model used addresses the similarity, congruency, and accuracy of the perceptions of two people concerning a particular issue, and it is recommended for further research on related topics. (MSE)

The role of supported employment in the transition of disabled students from school to work is examined. Needed are functional vocational training curricula, student placement in jobs, school collaboration with adult service agencies, development of a community transition team, staff development, collaborative planning, parental involvement,…

The most likely legal challenge to assessment centers is racial discrimination. Although validation studies have shown the assessment center to be job related and no equally effective alternative to be available, futher validation will be needed with each new application of assessment centers in certification and employment decisions. (MLF)

Discusses the relationship between young workers and society today, particularly in relation to the role of trade unions in a changing society. Focuses on the general situation in industrialized countries. (CT)

Presents a summary of the results of a survey of National Association of Trade and Technical Schools during 1983. Information is presented concerning profit/nonprofit status of schools, size of enrollment, course of study, part- and full-time status, and student completion and placement information. (CT)