Examined in this article is the relationship between the chances of previous work experience and the personal characteristics of unemployed 16- through 24-year-olds in the civilian, noninstitutional population of the United States during March 1979. (Author/CT)

Four successful entrepreneurs tell how they got where they are, what self-employment means in their daily lives, and what training they would get if they had it to do all over again. (JOW)

Correctional officer applicants were randomly given either realistic or nonrealistic job information. Those with prior exposure to the job overemphasized negative information and were less likely to accept the position. Those with no prior exposure showed increased acceptance. (SK)

Statistical analyses of responses from 774 of 1,850 registered nurses on the Professionalism Inventory found that professionalism was related to years of experience as a nurse, higher education degrees in nursing, organizational membership and service as an officer, and specialty certification. (Contains 52 references.) (SK)

Examined conceptualizations of 11 experienced and 12 novice counselors, with respect to general counseling process and specific client concerns by means of a two-part conceptual mapping task (CMT). Found an interaction effect of counselor experience and generality of conceptual task on extensiveness of counselor conceptualizations. (ABL)

Discusses the need for youth apprenticeship programs and suggests that the benefits to companies are high. Indicates that work-based learning programs may be the most effective way to ensure professional training for today's youth. (JOW)

Responses from 55 of 82 male occupational therapists in Ontario were differentiated by length of work experience (median = 7 years). Less experienced therapists were less satisfied and more inclined to consider leaving, but they did not feel more isolated. (SK)

Investigated relationship between work history, biographical status, and adjustment after spinal cord injury (SCI) among 286 adults who had suffered SCI of traumatic onset after age 18. Participants completed Life Situation Questionnaire at least two years postinjury. Results suggest that employed individuals felt more positively about their lives…

Advises how to select a trade and how to qualify for an apprenticeship. Lists the more than 800 apprenticeable occupations and their terms of apprenticeship. Gives addresses of the state offices of the U.S. Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training and of state apprenticeship councils. (SK)

The purpose of this study was (1) to determine the frequency in which school social workers in Virginia engage in and prefer to engage in social work related activities and (2) to determine if the frequency in which the social work related activities the school social workers engage in is related to select variables. After a comprehensive review…

More and more institutions of higher education are hiring sustainability officers to manage and coordinate their sustainability initiatives. To promote greater understanding of this emerging career field, AASHE conducted a survey of campus sustainability officers. The "Higher Education Sustainability Officer Position" and "Salary…

In New Zealand there is an increasing trend for people with prior occupational experiences to enter secondary teaching. At a time when the media is continually questioning the status and capability of the teaching profession, we explore what or who motivates people to change their occupational paths and enter the teaching profession. Our sample of…

Extensive education research on the contribution of teachers to student achievement produces two generally accepted results. First, teacher quality varies substantially as measured by the value added to student achievement or future academic attainment or earnings. Second, variables often used to determine entry into the profession and…

As the world economy continues to evolve, businesses and industries must adopt new practices and processes in order to survive. Quality and cost control, work teams and participatory management, and an infusion of technology are transforming the way people work and do business. Employees are now expected to read, write, and communicate…

One aspect of a nationwide survey dealt with the extent to which the attribution theory might be used to help account for students' perceptions of their successes and failures at employer sites. The study involved 1,102 high school students enrolled in 18 experience-based career education programs in 16 states. Respondents indicated the degree to…