School-to-Work Partnership Seeks To Lead by Example

By Lynn Olson

WASHINGTON--President Clinton's school-to-work initiative has spawned a partnership between the Education and Labor departments that stands as a rare example of the federal government's practicing what it preaches.

But observers say it is too early to predict whether the collaboration will persist and spread throughout the two agencies.

The proposed "school-to-work opportunities act,'' which was sent to Capitol Hill in August, would encourage educators, employers, and employees at the local level to work closely together to create a smooth transition from learning to...