Shows that teachers ending their first employment assignments are more likely to transfer to another teaching position when state teacher salaries and noninstructional staff salaries are increased or when their districts have high central-office spending. The research was based on a new longitudinal data set providing career history information…

A sample of 1,897 adolescent workers was investigated relative to determinants of occupational status for adolescents and sex differences in determinants of occupational status. Results indicate that young males work in lower status but better paying jobs than young females. Tentative implications substantiate the existence of occupational status…

This follow-up study tracked the employment outcomes, job retention, and average wages of 576 individuals in Washington State with mental health disabilities or developmental disabilities 2 years after they had received supported employment services and entered into competitive employment. The study matched client records from the Division of…