A major problem identified is an apparent growth in the number of marginal youth resulting when less successful students are confronted with not only an unpleasant school experience, but a future of limited hope in terms of an occupational career. This situation is seen as having its origins in the rapid changes occurring in the world of work, whereby limited opportunities for long-term work careers are available to those without higher education and technical credentials. As a counter to the resultant alienation, forms of youth action are proposed that both engage young persons in useful and paid work, and integrate marginal youth into the mainstream of school and community life. (Author abstract)