Describes a work-study program wherein counselors already working within correctional institutions are encouraged to participate in a two-year master's degree program in Rehabilitation Counseling in an attempt to upgrade the counseling personnel in institutions. (Author/HMV)

The purpose of the first year's work of a two-year project was to identify education and work program characteristics that are indicators of the normative (work-centered) and personalistic (person-centered) dimensions of eighteen experiential education programs and to determine common characteristics and whether programs can be classified based on…

The third component of a series on career education examines the issues that affect secondary programs for exceptional students and offers recommendations to assist professionals in program planning. An initial section considers the advantages and disadvantages of special education work experience, vocational education, cooperative education,…

The 25-page bibliography of selected materials on work experience and cooperative education programs is divided into three sections: 126 books; 217 articles, and 6 theses. Materials are listed alphabetically by author. Sources for most entries are cited. (BP)

The goals of the work study project: Services to the Aging conducted at the University of Denver, were: (1) to sensitize the undergraduate students participating in it in their understanding of the role and functioning of older people in a changing social structure; and (2) through a field work and academic program, to acquaint students with the…

This pamphlet was designed to provide vocational educators, administrators, and other individuals interested in developing and/or implementing cooperative vocational programs with information on the subject. Answered are these questions: (1) What evidence is there that cooperative vocational education is necessary or that it is better than other…

GRADES OR AGES: High School. SUBJECT MATTER: Work experience program. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE/ The introductory material outlines the program philosophy, rationale, and objectives. There are six units, the first two given in detail, the remainder in outline only: a) orientation, b) career development, c) social living and health…

The author writes about India's educational system and the development of work experience programs in agriculture during the past decade. (MF)

In insulating the student from the hazards of the working world, the schools have neglected to prepare the student for his entry into that world. Work experience programs in secondary schools are proposed as a solution, as British students will shortly be required, by law, to spend an additional year in school. (AG)

Recommendations for comprehensive education and training programs for minority business owners are: coordination at State and local levels; local level delivery systems; improved curriculums; increased support for formal business education; career awareness programs; work experience programs for potential minority entrepreneurs; recognition of…

Steps in the establishment of a Cooperative Office Education (COE) Program were: a community survey; detailed planning with the use of informative handbooks; formation of a Business, Industry, and Education Committee; initial student selection; identification of participating employers; publicity; and formation of an Advisory Council. (SC)

Installation and operation of the cluster approach in career education at the junior high school level provide an opportunity for these students to have a curriculum which is meaningful, realistic, and viable. (Author)

In the extern program undergraduates work with alumni on a variety of projects which bring them into real problem solving situations similar to those they will face on the job. This program is one example of how college Placement Personnel can make their offices and roles a necessary and integral part of the students' experience. (JC)

Cooperative education combines on-the-job training with classroom experiences. It utilizes the community's businesses, industries, and services. (MS)