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A Renewed Deal for Youth Employment.
Polhemus, Craig; Mounts, Gregory J. – Occupational Outlook Quarterly, 1978
Reviews several youth employment programs set up by the Youth Employment and Demonstration Projects Act of 1977. Two programs examined are the Young Adult Conservation Corps and the Youth Incentive Entitlement Pilot Projects. Program participants receive job experience, at least minimum wages, and may receive academic credit. (CSS)
Descriptors: Career Development, Community Development, Employment Opportunities, Federal Legislation
A Collaborative Program that Works: YEDPA, Business, and University.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Newlon, Betty J.; And Others – Journal of Career Education, 1979
Describes workshop programs at the University of Arizona to broaden educational and vocational perspectives of disadvantaged/minority youth. Workshops included orientation to the university activity areas and services, field trip experiences to expose participants to broader career opportunities, and an overview of college options. (MF)
Descriptors: Career Development, Disadvantaged Youth, Educational Needs, Employment Opportunities
Help Wanted: Jobs for "Unwanted" Youth.
Hashian, J. T. – Worklife, 1978
Reviews various youth employment programs and demonstration projects authorized by federal legislation. (MF)
Descriptors: Economically Disadvantaged, Employment Programs, Federal Aid, Federal Legislation
Crediting Work Experience.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Wiltberger, Heather – Society, 1982
The Youth Employment and Demonstration Projects Act established provisions whereby youth may receive academic credit for skills acquired through work experience, but many educational institutions have not sanctioned these provisions. This problem was explored in a study of credit availability, type of credit, and the relationship between credit…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Basic Skills, Credits, Federal Programs
Tracking Success in Youth Employment.
Rieder, Corinne H. – VocEd, 1979
Youthwork, Incorporated, was created by the Youth Employment and Demonstration Projects Act of 1977 (YEDPA) to keep track of youth employment and training programs. Privately-owned Youthwork administers federal demonstration grants across the country to help provide job guidance, work experience credit, private sector involvement, and…
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Employment Programs, Federal Aid, Federal Legislation
YEDPA Focus: The Tennessee Transition. Site Report No. 1.
VocEd, 1979
This first in a series highlighting Youth Employment and Demonstration Projects Act of 1977 (YEDPA) programs describes a guidance and placement program in Williamson County, Tennessee, to ease students' transition from school to work through career counseling, job training at Yates Vocational Center, job placement, and community liaison services.…
Descriptors: Career Guidance, Demonstration Programs, Education Work Relationship, Employment Programs
The Youth Employment Act.
Ganzglass, Evelyn – New Directions for Education and Work, 1978
The Youth Employment and Demonstration Projects Act (YEDPA) earmarks funds and authorizes a range of innovative programs and projects related to the problem of youth employment and youth's transition to work. Early implementation of the act and the resulting programs and projects are examined. (Author/JMD)
Descriptors: Career Education, Community Involvement, Cooperative Education, Credits
Reaching Our Forgotten Inner-City Youth.
Pinn, Jamie – VocEd, 1979
Describes several alternative education programs in Boston and New York City for inner-city youth which provide positive work experiences at various job sites as well as academic credit. Emphasizes the importance of private industry involvement and support in project and individual successes. (MF)
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Disadvantaged Youth, Education Work Relationship, Employer Attitudes