Although a unionized workplace can pose obstacles to implementing a school-to-career program, the union can be a powerful force uniting workers in support of the program and can contribute to students' work experiences. (JOW)

The findings of empirical studies on the subject of high school student employment suggest that this phenomenon is increasing and is becoming a way of life for many students. The effects of such employment appear to be mixed. (66 references) (Author)

A recent survey of studies on the school to work transition was particularly critical of English and Swedish compulsory work experience programs. This article reports on an Australian case study that reaches the opposite conclusion. The majority of participants in the Work for the Dole program are young people under 25 who are struggling to find…

This paper describes the current evaluation practices employed by Scientific Work Experience Programs (SWEPs) across the country. A survey on current practices in evaluation was administered to SWEP program directors in 1995. The survey contained questions about current evaluation requirements and strategies and a list of project goals and…

Describes one community college's role in the design of a practical experience course in Business. The models represent an initial step in an extensive program to provide students with marketable skills. (MJK)

ERIC abstracts on vocational education programs in the public schools, announced in RIE through February 1971, are presented. The key terms used in compiling this collection are "cooperative education,""distributive education,""vocational education," and "work experience programs." The following information is presented for each document: Author,…

The conventional response to the financial crisis facing higher education is to increase tuition or request larger legislative appropriations. Another response, however, is possible--the wider use of cooperative education or work-study plans. There are three distinct advantages to work-study plans: (1) learning takes place in less costly settings…

Although many employers are dissatisfied with the level of basic skill performance in students generally, work experience programs such as those under the sponsorship of work-education councils created by the Work Education Consortium are praised. (IRT)

The employer evaluation should be a vital part of the assignment, teaching and motivating the student well beyond the period of the work experience, affecting that experience from the moment of joint commitment. (Author)

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)

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)

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)