THE TECHNICAL MANPOWER CONFERENCE, HELD AT THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS ON JANUARY 24 AND 25, 1968, WAS THE FIRST PHASE IN THE DISSEMINATION OF THE RESEARCH PROJECT, "EFFECTS OF FIELD AND JOB ORIENTED TECHNICAL RETRAINING ON MANPOWER UTILIZATION OF THE UNEMPLOYED." THE PRESENTATIONS IN PART I, INTENDED TO PROVIDE BACKGROUND…

Eight models for manpower utilization programs were developed that can indicate variables which differentiate successful Manpower Development and Training Act trainees from unsuccessful ones and that suggest program modifications in selection, placement, or services. (Author)