Vocational histories of sheltered workshop employees placed in projects with industry and competitive jobs.

Job placement histories of 73 sheltered workshop employees placed in Projects With Industry (PWI) or competitive jobs in calendar year 1978 are examined during a 30 month period. Of the 27 people placed in PWI positions, 48% are subsequently placed in competitive jobs. Of the 53 competitive placements in 1978, 60% are competitively employed 71-80. Job variables such as structure appear to be more important to job success than employee demographic variables such as IQ. Two alternatives to individual job placements are discussed.