EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES FROM A COLLABORATIVE WORK STUDY PROGRAM

A collaborative high school program between the Departments of Rehabil itation Services and Special Education was examined to determine emplo yment outcomes achieved from 1990 to 1995. This jointly funded program demonstrated desirable outcome for students. Findings indicated that most students exiting school who had participated in the program were employed, earning minimum wage, and satisfied with their jobs. Gender, disability category, on-campus work, years in the program, and job co aching in high school were found to be significantly associated with p ostschool employment success.