The project Factors Affecting Job Placement in Vocational Education used case study methodology to determine factors that can be used in determining policy and in making decisions to improve vocational education at federal, state, and local levels. Case studies were chosen as the research methodology because there was a need for a detailed…

General information about job placement services for high school students and suggestive measures for implementation are included in this brochure prepared for school personnel. Several reasons for utilizing placement services in public schools are offered as well as suggestions concerning the roles and responsibilities of the placement…

This study compared both the degree of authoritarianism exhibited by school counselors as compared to other helping gorups, and the extent to which authoritarian counselors were successful. The latter was determined by the number of youths who did find employment. The study found that school counselors were significantly more authoritarian than…

The business education teacher must thoroughly understand why and what he is doing in career education. A career education program can be viewed as consisting of five categories from which the teacher is to form a basic career education philosophy. (1) To develop in the student self-awareness and a positive attitude toward self, school, and work.…

Developed out of a study which sought to identify efficient procedures in school placement programs, this guide is designed to assist in motivating schools and/or school systems in formulating and implementing placement programs, and training personnel (at the higher education level) to staff such programs. Major contents are covered under the…

Job placement is a neglected activity among school counselors. Both the process and practice of job interviewing are examined, and suggestions are made for improving practice. (Author)

The author describes the development and operation of Wisconsin's In-School Job Placement Project, a joint effort of the Department of Public Instruction and Job Service Wisconsin. The project involving fifty-six high schools has meant jobs for 25,000 students and graduates and has improved job-seeking skills for thousands of others. (BM)

A survey of 127 high school special education teachers revealed a number of deficiencies in vocational programming for mildly handicapped students, with deficiencies more widespread for rural than for nonrural schools. Fewer rural schools administered interest inventories, used inventory results for placement, or placed mildly handicapped students…

This study was designed to identify areas of strength and weakness in occupational information and vocational guidance preservice counselor education curriculum. Counselors and counselor educators were interviewed concerning extent of coverage actually and ideally devoted to 22 content areas. Both groups thought more emphasis should be given to…

With the help of parents and employers, Texas schools are helping special needs students to compensate for their disabilities, accept their handicaps, and achieve success in a vocation. Special education students attend a vocational adjustment class to develop basic job skills. (LRA)

Describes the Comprehensive Vocational Motivation Program for high school students with special needs. The program includes personal and vocational counseling, help in locating social services, development of vocational skills and part-time employment, motivation activities, and crisis intervention. Programs are tailored to individual needs. (JAC)

Discusses the value of using community jobs in the career education of handicapped students, and presents a model for developing an effective program. When preceded by appropriate classroom activities, the community job reinforces social skills training and career awareness. (JAC)

Describes a Montana project to improve vocational education and facilitate the transition from school to work for rural, special needs students. Examines the duties of the vocational resource educator, as consultant to 11 school districts and coordinator with adult service agencies and employers in the community. (SV)

Examines how school counselors rate the appropriateness of postsecondary options for learning-disabled students utilizing an imaginary scenario. Concluded that school counselors ranked vocational training as most appropriate. On-the-job training and college training were next. Work-adjustment training and direct-job placement were last. (CRR)

This report discusses the problem of inadequate assistance for work-bound youth. The employment outlook for the typical work-bound high school graduate is gloomy due to a shrinking labor force and poorly prepared workers. Employer complaints of poorly trained youth, weaknesses of secondary vocational education programs, the increasing need for…