Author recounted her experiences as a student at Wellesley College, her employment experiences, and her feelings as a wife. These were considered versus the prejudices of her fellow students, her fellow workers, and her employers. (RK)

Describes the current debate going on in Chinese political and educational circles regarding the quality of university education since the Cultural Revolution. Those being singled out for their bourgeois line are critical of such practices as nonacademic selection criteria and the weight given to practical experience in the shortened courses. (JT)

Occupational psychology should be integrated into the exploratory industrial arts curriculum, according to the author, since the purpose of an exploratory course is to contribute to students' occupational guidance in making occupational choices. He discusses the importance of "try-out" experience in industrial arts. (MF)

Describes a military apprenticeship program developed by the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, U.S. Department of Labor, to match military occupation specialties with comparable civilian trades, translate military work experience standards into civilian terms, and certify this training for veterans' employers. (MF)

Describes the Experience Based Career Education (EBCE) concept and history briefly, and discusses EBCE in Decatur, Joliet, and Sycamore (Illinois) with comments of support from students, the community, parents, and staff. (TA)

Monica's educational bearings are now set toward a field she had never even considered a career possibility until she got into Sweden's required work-sampling program. (Editor)

Describes short-term training sessions for in-service cadres. The goal is to heighten consciousness of class struggle and meet needs of daily developments in the revolutionary situation. During the three-month rotation, the proportion of study to labor is two to one. (AV)

Work experience programs claim to develop good work habits and an understanding of how to acquire paid employment. This study investigated the concurrent validity of these scales. Analysis of variance and hierarchical multiple regression showed paid work experience differentiated 76 junior college students significantly, supporting construct…

Discusses issues that need to be addressed if Scotland is to nationally implement a system of workplace accreditation: standards, assessment, assessment records, equipment, timing, and module fit. Concludes that unless educators, who possess formal assessment expertise, take the initiative, development may forge ahead without them. (NEC)

The relationships between delinquent behavior and labor market experiences of teenagers are examined in this study. Variables include incidence of self-reported delinquent behavior, gender, race, age, suspension from school, and current residence. Findings and the implications for educational policy are examined. (CT)

Presents an innovative model that demonstrates how occupational social workers can make unique and timely contributions to the placement and retention of chronically unemployed persons in competitive employment. Supported work services model described is based on a national demonstration project recently funded by the federal government and…

The authors discuss the background of the cooperative education concept, as well as the benefits of cooperative education to students, schools, and community. They state that coordination is essential to the success of cooperative education. Guidelines are provided. (CH)

Use of adult undergraduate students' work experience in recruitment, admission, and curriculum design is examined, and it is suggested that institutions must shift the emphasis in admissions from the quantity of prior experience to the quality of learning resulting from it, and organize curricula around that learning. (MSE)

A survey of 13 school of nursing faculty members and service agency staff nurses revealed each group's perceptions of the costs and benefits of having student nurses gain work experience in service agencies through practicums. Results indicated that service agencies benefit at a 2 to 1 ratio from student participation. (CH)

The author describes the testing program designed to determine awarding of the Green Certificate to farming trainees in Alberta, Canada. The three parts of the test include (1) job-site testing, (2) regional test center testing, and (3) written examination. (CH)