In the first half of the twentieth century, employment careers were often characterized by long periods of stable, uninterrupted employment at a single firm. However, contemporary career models are becoming more episodic in nature. Gone are expectations of career-long, stable employment. They have been replaced by expectations of substantial job mobility. Because workers are more
Organizational initiatives focused on supporting employees’ careers, also referred to as “organizationally supported career management practices,” are geared toward career planning and development. Using job-posting programs, organizations can play a critical role in their employees’ career-development efforts by providing accurate and updated information about promotion and growth opportunities within the organization. Organizations can proactively focus
Welfare clients are highly aware of the stigma attached to welfare reliance and express a strong commitment to self-sufficiency. Employers need a productive and reliable workforce, and many employers recognize that former welfare clients may help them meet this need. The transition of former welfare clients into the workforce is a critical issue that affects
Doctoral programs in forensic psychology are the most prominent educational path for training scholars, providing training for many students interested in the core areas of these disciplines. There are a variety of training models aimed at educating students in both disciplines, but there is lack of agreement about the best model. However, recommendations have been
The field of forensic psychology has witnessed tremendous growth in the past 40 years in both academic and professional realms. While many of the early clinicians engaged in forensic practice did not receive specialized training prior to assuming their role within a forensic setting, graduate training in forensic psychology, or psychology and law, has attempted
Elderhostel was founded in 1975 by Martin Knowles, social activist and educator, and David Bianco, director of residential life at the University of New Hampshire. Knowles had stayed in youth hostels during several years of archaeological expeditions across Europe. He and Bianco discussed the meaningful involvement of Scandinavian elders that Knowles had seen at Scandinavian
After-school programs (ASPs) are those programs available to children 6 to 18 years of age that are characterized by structure, adult supervision, and an emphasis on skill building. ASPs tend to be voluntary, hold regular and scheduled meetings, and emphasize developmentally based expectations and rules for the participants. In most cases, ASPs are organized around