Suggests the creation of an information center within a careers service organization. The Careers and Occupational Information Centre in Sheffield, England is mentioned as a support to local careers information centers through its career publications and updated backup and distribution services. (SW)

The Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) administered by the Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration arranges training and placement for disabled veterans in local job service offices. These employees then assist in placing other disabled veterans on jobs. Some typical DVOP success stories are described. (MF)

Profiles the differences between commuter students and students at traditional resident schools and the special career-related needs of commuter students that college career centers must address. Topics discussed are the different needs of commuter students, student communication vehicles, and faculty and community communication. (SNR)

This article describes the Summer Work Experience Program developed by 3 agencies in Dallas, Texas, for students (ages 14-18) with visual impairments. The article describes student training; expectations for employees; attitudes of students, parents, and employers; and problems encountered. (JDD)

The system of services to blind persons in two republics (Russia and Byelorussia) of the Soviet Union is described as a system in which employment and rehabilitation services revolve around factory operations and consumer-driven umbrella organizations. Also discussed are political changes occurring in Eastern Bloc countries and possible impact on…

Described and discussed are comparative employment policies and programs for people with intellectual and other disabilities in Australia, Finland, and Sweden. The dominant economic and social policies of many Western countries are such that they continue to place considerable pressure on the development and maintenance of employment programs for…

Commonly those who entered the field of employment counseling indicated interest in "helping people" and human psychology. Once counselors began working in the field, most of their specialized learning about the field occurred on the job. During this training period the staff employment counselor carried a regular case load but would…

Supported employment for severely developmentally disabled adults emphasizes a full range of normal job benefits and recognizes the need for support to enable successful job performance. Supported employment requires opportunities to be created before service commences, targets immediate employment outcomes, and values employment in the same…

A computerized resume service to graduating seniors on college and university campuses across the country is described, including how to distribute the materials to students on campus, and how to account for a participating store's involvement in getting a student to sign up for the service. (MLW)

Discusses the Job Development Network Project designed to augment the job development efforts provided by the Florida Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. Program results suggest that: counselors should use specialists more effectively, negative biases in hiring specialists with disabilities need to be changed, and proper groundwork must be laid.…

The PACE Employment Program brings together potential employers and employees in the Cook County Jail (Chicago). Inmate-students and employers participate in a variety of exercises related to the development and strengthening of personal and interpersonal skills. (Author/BEF)

Job finding is a learnable skill. Many programs emphasizing job search methods and interviewing techniques show a high rate of success in equipping the unemployed with the tools to find work quickly and efficiently. (JAC)

Union response to unemployment in Britain has been the development of Trade Union Congress Centres for the Unemployed. In partnership with university adult education programs, day schools and residential courses are being offered. Universities' education and research role provides a forum for unemployed activists to contribute to the policy…

Describes campuswide computer network at Lafayette College and how it has allowed career services to help students search for, find, and secure careers. Describes use of computer network for interview sign-ups and on-line resumes, and plans to develop on-line services and alumni directories. (NB)

The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) provides subsidized, part-time employment to low-income persons age 55 and older. Participants work an average of 20 hours a week and are employed in a wide variety of community service activities and facilities, including home health care, adult day care, and nutritional services. The 11…