The purpose of this guide is to help those who are planning implementation grants for funding through the School-to-Work Opportunities Act (STWOA) and for local districts who are planning for implementation of school-to-work transition programs. It is a program guide designed to provide a framework through which each state or district might plan…

In 1994, Alaska began the process of using its grant funds from the National School-to-Work Opportunities Act to design a school-to-work system to meet the following objectives: obtain commitment and involvement from Alaska's governor and officials involved in human resource development; develop an implementation plan for a statewide system to…

This employer participation model is designed to help employers of all sizes customize their participation in school-to-work activities. Using it as a foundation, companies can evaluate resources and target them to areas of opportunity. The first section focuses on employers working with students and teachers. A chart describes activities in which…