Assessment and Screening: Identifying Successful Participants in Employment and Training Programs

Abstract

In this study the authors explored the effectiveness of selected assessment and screening procedures for identifying successful and unsuccessful participants in employment and training programs conducted by the Program for Assessment, Counseling, and Employment of the Young Men's Christian Association of Greater New York.

Job Hunters' Perspectives on Their Needs During the Job Search Process

“…This study supports research by experts in the field regarding components that are considered important during the job hunting process (Broder, 1985;Dorn, 1984;Greenhaus, Hawkins, & Brenner, 1983;Jacobson, 1984;Kimeldorf, 1986;Levinson, 1985;Roessler & Bolton, 1984;Super, 1983). The results of this study also indicate, however, that occupational information is considered to be of medium importance to job hunters during the job search process, a component that has been considered in the literature (Banducci, 1984;Dorn, 1984;Greenhaus, Hawkins, & Brenner, 1983;Manuele, Warner, & Sharar, 1986) as vital to career development and career decision making. Respondents in this study considered regional or state and training or educational information as least important during the job hunting process.…”

Fostering Financial Independence Self‐Efficacy in AFDC Recipients Participating in a Vocational Training Program

“…A major focus among professionals and governmental organizations has been to develop vocational training programs that are directed a t fostering self-sufficiency for those who are AFDC recipients. The effects of such vocational training programs have been well documented (Koenig, 1990;Manuele, Warner, & Sharer, 1986). Manuele et al (1986), however, suggested that more research on different types of vocational training programs are needed to identify those components that contribute to the effectiveness of such programs.…”

“…The effects of such vocational training programs have been well documented (Koenig, 1990;Manuele, Warner, & Sharer, 1986). Manuele et al (1986), however, suggested that more research on different types of vocational training programs are needed to identify those components that contribute to the effectiveness of such programs. One important component of vocational training programs is motivation.…”