A major challenge confronting vocational educators is to justify programs in economic terms. The purpose of this study was to propose and implement a cost-benefit analysis model to determine the economic outcomes of secondary vocational education programs at the local level. For the study, a cost-benefit model for secondary vocational education…

This document provides background about the physically handicapped, relevant legislation, and the results of both the business and industry survey and the graduate/completer follow-up conducted during the project reported in CE 026 163. Chapter 1 reviews selected references dealing with legislative mandates and disability statistics of the…

The report presents the findings of followup surveys of secondary and postsecondary graduates of vocational-technical programs in Oklahoma from 1970 to 1974. The purpose of this study was to examine the post-training experiences of vocational-technical graduates the first, third, and fifth year after completing the training program. The…

Reports the outcome of a study designed to assess the status of placement and follow-up for secondary school youth and to identify the characteristics of the programs found to be successful or "exemplary." A table summarizing the placement activities found in the schools involved in the study is included. (BM)

Evidence of the effectiveness of secondary vocational education programs was provided by analysis of short-run follow-up data on the employment and earnings of graduates in Indiana. Comparative information was provided for each major vocational education program area. The relationship between earnings and job relatedness was investigated.…

A review of enrollments, graduates, and costs for Mozambique secondary technical schools and the results of a follow-up employment survey conducted at graduate reunion parties indicate low internal and external efficiency and high unit costs in the technical education system, particularly "basic" technical schools. Three possible types…

Former special education students (n=23) were surveyed to investigate the outcomes of mainstreaming urban youth with mild disabilities into regular vocational programs to prepare them for employment. All respondents had been employed in at least one job since graduation, but more were unemployed than employed. (Author/JOW)

The study compared graduates of cooperative vocational education programs and graduates of in-school vocational-technical education programs in 12 Missouri secondary schools to determine their annual earnings differences, the benefit/cost ratios of the programs, and the relationship of selected socio-demographic variables to earnings. Cooperative…

The objectives of this project were to: (1) identify instruments that could be utilized to obtain followup information of vocational graduates, (2) develop a methodology that could be used to obtain followup information of vocational graduates, (3) field test the instruments and methodology for data collection on sample schools, (4) develop a…

The components of a secondary level vocational program for mildly handicapped students should center on teaching skills needed in locating, securing, and maintaining employment. A framework for planning and evaluating teaching-learning activities from a student centered and programmatic perspective is provided (SEW)

This evaluation approach provides a mechanism for obtaining and synthesizing managerial information about vocational education programs. Data analyses and the conclusions and recommendations of the study are used to determine future educational activities and priorities in the state. (SK)

Three Maine studies examined the school-to-work transition of special needs students, focusing on (1) transition-related programs, policies, and practices in Maine secondary schools; (2) educator attitudes toward and opinions about transition services; and (3) employment outcomes of special education high school graduates. (SV)

Comparison of the transcripts of 2,098 high school graduates from 1982 and 1989 showed that vocational graduates made only small gains in math/science achievement. Most vocational graduates did not progress beyond general math or science courses. (SK)

Reports on the evolution of General National Vocational Qualifications (GNVQs), enrollment and delivery patterns, and their policy implications. Discusses results that indicate a link for only a minority of students between GNVQ choice of subject and later employment. (AIM)

This booklet reports job placement statistics in three major sections: secondary, secondary special populations, (disabled, limited English speaking, and disadvantaged), and postsecondary vocational education completers. In the secondary section, tables and graphs report job placement rates by year, by program area, and for general and vocational…