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Download full textMiller, S. M.; And Others – 1988
This report examines the following three aspects of Hispanic employment: (1) the consequences of leaving school without skills; (2) at-risk Hispanic youth as workers; and (3) the challenge of providing practical, rewarding jobs. Among the conclusions are the following: (1) several categories of at-risk Hispanic youth can receive long-range…
Descriptors: Career Development, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs, Educational Needs
Morse, Susan C., Ed. – 1987
This summary of a forum for migrant educators defines dropout issues, explores solutions and models of service, and offers recommendations to address the needs of out-of-school migrant youth. Notes from forum workshops and summary task force reports deal with dropout identification/needs assessment, dropout/enrollment/graduation data, interagency…
Descriptors: Coordination, Data Collection, Dropout Characteristics, Dropout Prevention
Weber, James M.; Silvani-Lacey, Cindy – 1983
A study synthesized existing data and information on the characteristics of actual and potential dropouts and identified strategies and techniques employed in vocational programs in order to remedy basic skill deficiencies in these youths. During the study, a veriety of sources were examined, including school performance and job proficiency data,…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Change Strategies, Dropout Characteristics, Dropout Programs
Magnussen, Olav – 1977
The relationship between education and employment in Europe is analyzed with particular emphasis on the trends toward mass education, apparent saturation of the labor market, and a new structure of employment opportunities. The objective of the report is to contribute toward a redefinition of the nature of the education/employment relationship…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cross Cultural Studies, Dropout Attitudes, Dropout Programs
Ford Foundation, New York, NY. – 1983
While minority youth and adults have traditionally experienced high rates of unemployment, recent demographic, educational, and technological changes have all combined to cause a sharp increase in the numbers of unemployed and displaced minority group workers. A review of past employment and training programs such as the Comprehensive Employment…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adult Literacy, Adults, Articulation (Education)
Harris, Christopher, Ed.; And Others – 1982
A party of vocational educators from the United Kingdom (UK) traveled to the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG) to observe one- and two-year full-time courses in office skills that are designed for recent school leavers who did not participate in the country's dual system of vocational education and apprenticeship training. The focus of their…
Descriptors: Apprenticeships, Business Education, Business English, Comparative Analysis
