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To explore the importance of work-study programs in preparing mentally retarded adolescents for adulthood.

The Work-Study Program— A Critical Phase of Preparation

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Work-study programs train adolescents for adult roles, enhancing skills and responsibilities in communities.

To explore the importance of work-study programs in preparing mentally retarded adolescents for adulthood.
Descriptive analysis of work-study program frameworks in various states.
Examples from Wisconsin, Texas, and Alabama illustrating different implementations.
Development of vocational skills, enhancing employability in adults.
Promotion of sociocivic responsibility, encouraging community engagement.
Improvement in self-image, leading to increased confidence in adult roles.

John R. Peck (1966) studied this question.

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