This paper on postsecondary employment and education of deaf youth examines characteristics of deaf youth, their schools, and their training, such as changes in enrollment patterns and low graduation rates. It also discusses labor market conditions of special relevance, such as advanced skills requirements and the decline in goods-producing…

Presents a compilation of statistical information covering the broad field of education from prekindergarten through graduate school. Provides information about the numbers of students, teachers, and schools and about educational attainment, finance, and employment patterns. (SLD)

This study sought to replicate a 1984 Vermont study on the work status of handicapped youth, using data from 415 mildly and moderately handicapped students who graduated high school in 1985 in Delaware with either a diploma or a certificate. The study also sought to expand the Vermont design to include a broader range of factors relating…

The current status of coal mining technology training in 25 educational institutions throughout the United States is examined. Surveys of these institutions asked for information related to: (1) name and type of institution; (2) number of years in mining training; (3) type of degree granted; (4) number of students enrolled in underground and…

Certain recent social and economic changes are discussed that have an impact on the development of in-service training programs. Case studies from several countries are compared. (MP)

Descriptive data on the initial employment patterns of mildly disabled individuals (N=66) who participated in a postsecondary transition program indicated participants (1) obtained entry level positions with varying employee benefits, (2) benefited from ongoing support to maintain employment, and (3) requested continued but minimal support to…

This longitudinal follow-up study analyzed postschool outcomes for males and females with learning disabilities, mild mental retardation, and no disabilities. Few significant differences were noted between genders, except for parenting status. There were no differences in employment by disability. Differences between those with and without…

Industry's needs for students with high technology skills are increasing. Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts project increases between 1980 and 1990 of 58% in the demand for computer professionals, 28% for engineers, and 24% for engineering technicians, compared with an increase of 17% for all workers. Industrial expansion and replacement of…

This document examines trends in employment, earnings, and education requirements among major sectors, industries, and four detailed industry groups (high tech, business services, health services, and eating and drinking establishments) in the United States. Trends show that the service sector, particularly in business and health services, are…

This notebook is a collection of materials designed to support the workshops implemented under the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) Title 9 Equity Workshops Project for personnel from institutions of postsecondary education. It contains a collection of background readings and reference materials relevant to Title 9 and sex equity in…

IN RESPONSE TO CHANGING OCCUPATIONAL PATTERNS, NEW LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS, THE INCREASING INTEREST OF URBAN STUDENTS, AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW 2-YEAR AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTE, A SURVEY OF HORTICULTURE AND AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY OCCUPATIONS WAS CONDUCTED. THE OBJECTIVES WERE TO (1) DETERMINE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND TRAINING NEEDS, (2)…

The 1997 graduates of the Detroit Public Schools, Michigan, were asked to respond to a survey about their perceptions of the quality of their high school experience and to provide information about their employment status and postsecondary education. A total of 1,099 usable questionnaires was received from the graduates, a 17.6% response rate. Of…

Discusses women's enrollment patterns in various vocational education programs, their job opportunities, and the impact of different Federal legislation--title II of the Education Amendments of 1976, title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Equal Pay Act of 1963--upon sexism in vocational education. (HD)

Describes two critical dimensions of work-based learning (WBL), firm-based versus school-based, and "learn-and-stay" versus "learn-and-go." Recommendations are offered for the design of new WBL in the light of empirical findings on the employment patterns of young people as they grow older. (SLD)

The 1998 technical and further education (TAFE) graduate destination survey measured 66,000 vocational education and training (VET) graduates' employment, further study, and opinions. Findings indicated graduates' mean age was 31 years; 55.1 percent were women; 31.2 percent were from a non-English-speaking background; 6.0 percent reported some…