Cooperative vocational agriculture students will naturally experience a time of doubts and negative feelings (life-adjustment syndrome) after they are on the job. Teachers, students, and employers should watch for the symptoms and give assurance and encouragement to the student during this time. (LRA)

A study of the Agricultural Occupational Employment Experience program at Iowa Falls, Iowa, revealed that the program was recognized as an important component of the vocational agriculture program. Participants had specific expectations of the program. To meet these expectations, the program must be structured following cooperative vocational…

The theme articles discuss cooperative education as an integral part of a well-rounded educational program. They indicate that cooperative education-supervised occupational experiences may serve the needs of students and industry and provide the bridge between education and the real world of work. (JOW)

Focusing on a high school agricultural cooperative education program, the author presents guidelines for supervisory visits and for the selection of good training stations. The benefits of cooperative programs to the student, community, school, and employer are listed. (LRA)

Focusing on vocational agriculture in supplies and services, this series of articles addresses topics such as challenges in secondary training, advisory committees, school-business cooperation, and cooperative training in agricultural equipment management. (LRA)