The Promise of a Job Keeps Dropout-Prone Kids in School.

Walls, Michael W.

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ERIC Number: EJ405164

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1990

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The Promise of a Job Keeps Dropout-Prone Kids in School.

Walls, Michael W.

Executive Educator, v12 n4 p22-23 Apr 1990

A Delaware school district developed partnerships with local businesses that helped lower the dropout rate by 32 percent. Students who meet some minimum qualifications are selected, and local businesses provide entry-level jobs, mentors, and the promise of jobs after the students graduate. (MLF)

Descriptors: Career Exploration, Dropout Prevention, High Risk Students, High Schools, Mentors, Potential Dropouts, School Business Relationship

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Policymakers

Language: English

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