The following examples represent the types of promising programs being applied in Canada. They do not have a specific career focus, but go beyond simply finding jobs for at-risk or offending youth. These programs address skill training both in preparation for work and in job maintenance. Evaluation of the program over 2 years indicates that most students learn the strategies and apply them in various settings. The focus is on the family system as the center of a network that includes siblings, peers, and school.
Emphasis is on preserving the family and developing effective social-cognitive skills.
The task is not easy. There are no short-term solutions, nor will any single program likely address all aspects of the problem. Counselors and educators must have available a repertoire of programs that meet individual and group needs. A Complete Career Readiness Program. Delinquency in Adolescence.