The article presents results of a national survey which collected demographic and descriptive data from U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) transition grant awardees. The awardees received funding under five separate categories: youth employment; post secondary projects; service…

A study examined the relationship between job training delivery systems and local economic development to determine what kinds of organizational relationships work best to promote coordination. The 6 sites selected from over 80 nominations were chosen because they linked job training with economic development efforts; produced sustained, positive…

The next step in the school-to-career (STC) movement is to build upon its significant successes in today's policy and political environment. The School to Work Opportunities Act 1994 codifies a reform agenda to promote academic achievement and economic opportunity for young people during and after high school. Its general principles are that most…