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Peer reviewedNeumark, David; Joyce, Mary – Journal of Human Resources, 2001
Analysis of 1997 National Longitudinal Survey of Youth data for school-to-work participation found that it does not appear to influence behavior associated with college attendance. It does appear to increase subjective probabilities of obtaining a high school diploma and perceived likelihood of future labor market activity. (Contains 15…
Descriptors: College Attendance, Education Work Relationship, Expectation, Graduation
Cress, Katherine – Phi Delta Kappan, 1992
According to a 1989 survey of urban high school juniors' and seniors' work experiences, these young people derive strong meaning from working, despite limits to the socialization power of work in their lives. Nonwhites had the highest career aspirations, but both whites and nonwhites were unclear about college plans. Businesses and schools should…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Aspiration, Career Education, College Preparation
