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Joy Mahiko – Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 2024
The purpose of this study was to gather the perspectives of community partners regarding the work experiences for youth with disabilities to provide an understanding of (a) the community's role and (b) how connections in rural communities were formed. This study provided a deeper understanding of the processes that influence the phenomenon of…
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Community Involvement, Partnerships in Education, Work Experience Programs
Marrow, Alvin J.; McLaughlin, Jack – 1995
Catonsville Community College (CCC), in Maryland, has developed partnerships with business, industry, government, and other educational institutions to address the educational needs of the community. Programs established as a result of these partnerships include the following: (1) an automotive technology program sponsored by major automobile…
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Community Colleges, Cooperative Programs, Corporate Support
Czaja, Marion D.; Belcher, Sandi – 1999
This report describes and evaluates the Raven School, a charter school established in 1998 to serve adjudicated youths ages 16 to 18. The school is administered by the Gulf Coast Trades Center, a private nonprofit organization located in the Sam Houston National Forest in rural Texas. In addition to academics and GED preparation, other program…
Descriptors: Charter Schools, Educational Cooperation, High Risk Students, High School Equivalency Programs
Gray, Maryann J.; Ondaatje, Elizabeth H.; Zakaras, Laura – 1999
As mandated by the U.S. Congress, this report evaluates the Learn and Serve America program's effects on higher education students (service providers), service recipients, and higher education institutions, and assesses the program's return on investment. An introduction summarizes the policy debate and reviews the study objectives and approach.…
Descriptors: College Role, Community Involvement, Community Services, Cooperative Programs
O'Shea, Dan – 2001
Based on interviews and document analysis, an evaluation of Year 3 of the Capital Area Education and Careers Partnership (CAECP) assessed its initiatives to help youth and young adults advance their educational and workplace achievements in pursuit of satisfying, productive careers. CAECP improved school-based learning activity objectives by…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Career Awareness, Career Development, Career Education
O'Shea, Dan – 2002
Based on interviews and document analysis, an evaluation of Year 4 of the Capital Area Education and Careers Partnership (CAECP) assessed its initiatives to help youth and young adults advance their educational and workplace achievements in pursuit of satisfying, productive careers. CAECP improved school-based learning activity objectives by…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Articulation (Education), Career Awareness, Career Development