Measured the ability of QUEST, an occupational search questionnaire, to match work history in a largely nonprofessional adult population and explored factors related to discrepancies between work history and QUEST results. Used 100 subjects participating in an unemployment program. Results showed QUEST was reflective of past work experience…

A study was conducted to determine if a structured support group with a counseling format could prevent or reduce the burnout of professional nurses in an acute care institution. Results of the study were inconclusive, leading the author to call for more research on the subject of burnout in nurses. (CT)

Proposes and examines an engagement quotient (EQ), the percentage of clients returning to the counselor for more than one visit. Results showed that EQ was associated with training and experience, but that other factors such as enthusiasm were also important for client engagement. (BH)

The Student Conservation Association has expanded its summer park service opportunities to disabled youth over 18. Students undertake a full range of duties in interpretation and visitor services; resource, recreation, forest, range, and wildlife management; trail construction and maintenance; backcountry and river patrols; and research. (CL)

The problem of school-to-work transition in the People's Republic of China has been ameliorated by instituting a two-year work-study period between secondary and postsecondary schooling, by directing the focus of liberal arts education toward solution of practical problems, and by developing community-based technical colleges. (Author/JDS)

This study proposed a model of administrative job satisfaction and tested the model using a database of 1,178 administrators at 120 public and private universities. The robust model explained 54% of the variance in ones overall job satisfaction. Overall, the results show that state, campus, and most of the personal characteristics variables do not…

Discusses changing work values rather than the economics of employment. Contends that the new workforce, made up of the post-World War II babies, is healthier and better educated than those of the past--and also more resistant to authority. (RJ)

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)