A mailed survey was used to assess the type of training to which TMR youth were assigned and to identify work related problems of job failure and placement. Forty-three TMR personnel from 36 school districts in 12 states completed a 3-part questionnaire reporting data for the school period 1977-78. Trainees and incumbent workers were predominantly involved in noncompetitive subcontract job tasks. A smaller percentage were involved in competitive service occupations. Opportunities are expanding to include community competitive employment.
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