Purpose: Americans with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) represent an emerging vocational rehabilitation (VR) clientele. Method: Following an overview of the etiology, incidence, prevalence, and impact of RA, the authors present strategies to meet the service and support needs of Americans with RA across the phases of the VR process. Results: The…

Background: Emerging adults, the developmental period ranging from the late teens through the 20s, experience chronic pain at an estimated rate of 7.6%--14.3% and report greater pain interference (i.e., pain that disrupts daily life activities) than middle-aged or older adults. Chronic pain can interfere with the completion of developmental tasks…

The experience of living with multiple sclerosis (MS) can have a profound effect on employment. The impact of MS is a complex interaction of personal, medical, functional, financial, and psychosocial variables that ultimately results in up to 80% of persons with MS leaving their jobs within 10 years of their diagnosis. The aim of this study was to…

Even when one of its plants was phased out, the Union Carbide Corp. Program continued with regular training programs and also put two additional programs into motion: Training for employees who would be re-entering the job market and training for employees eligible for retirement benefits. (ABM)

A project at the University of Cincinnati has formulated the foundation for defining roles, objectives, and functions of career planning and placement. This experience points to a new mix of approaches in developing an effective program. (Author)

This article shows the importance of employment counseling by noting that the counselor helps the individual resolve his vocational problems as well as facilitating suitable placement. (CG)

This report on the first 2 years of a projected 3-year project describes an attempt to use counseling and job placement to divert some arrestees from possible jail sentences. Arrestees who meet the criteria for acceptance into the program are granted a 90-day continuance, during which time the staff representative, who is an ex-offender himself,…

The purpose of this study was to determine what 1969 and 1970 nonteaching graduates of the Wisconsin State University at Stevens Point were doing, the adequacy of the University's services in helping the graduates get through school and helping them find suitable employment. Questionnaires were sent to 447 1969 graduates of whom 307 returned…

A review by a secondary school counselor of his experience during the summer as a counselor in job placement and counseling with the employment service in Chicago. (BC)

Here are hard-hitting techniques that may encourage other vocational educators to lay it on the line with unmotivated students. (Editors)

This study, conducted with 50 clerical training students, attempts to define the placement preferences of the students, both for diagnosis for counselor planning and for focus of placement efforts. (Author)

The authors explore the qualifications needed, and some of the opportunities available, for working outside the U.S. Multinational corporations look for a hardy breed of employee with special qualifications and talents. Landing a teaching post in the U.K., as with any overseas job, can be helped by an awareness of available resources. (Author/PC)

Services that help students take actions to realize their career goals are examined. Job-hunting is analyzed as a five-step process involving: (1) identifying the job objective, (2) identifying potential employers, (3) researching needs and problems of the employer, (4) interviewing skills, and (5) getting interviews. Resources in each area are…