Article 1997

Linking school-to-work programs to community economic development in urban schools

Urban Education
Journal · Vol. 32 · Issue 4 · pp. 489-511
Abstract

The author argues that community-based organizations can improve the quality and relevance of school-to-work programs. Community-based organizations can integrate secondary schools into broader community economic development initiatives and keep students interested in staying in school. Case studies of four partnerships between schools and community-based organizations are presented to illustrate different approaches and concentrations for school-to-work programs. The author concludes with specific recommendations for creating similar partnerships. © 1997 Corwin Press, Inc.

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University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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