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Walshok, Mary Lindenstein – 1978
Not only has the overall participation of women in the labor force increased dramatically since World War II, but the internal character of the female labor force is changing. The greatest increases have been among married women and young mothers, groups which thirty-five years ago represented the lowest participation groups. Women workers have a…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Blue Collar Occupations, Case Studies, Employed Parents
Carvell, Fred; And Others – 1979
This project was conducted to improve the quality and availability of information pertaining to opportunities in nontraditional occupations for use by teachers, counselors, and interested students. The major project objectives were (1) to review current employment patterns in California to identify nontraditional occupations; (2) to collect and…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Career Counseling, Career Guidance, Employment Opportunities
Carvell, Fred; And Others – 1979
This guidebook provides direction and information that will help students understand what nontraditional occupations are, what is creating new opportunities in such occupations, and what employers and nontraditional employees say about the new trends. The first of thirteen chapters gives the student information on how to use the guide. Chapter 2…
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, Career Choice, Career Education, Demand Occupations
Rudman, Cary J.; Meredith, Clematee M., Jr. – 1990
This report examines the composition, challenges, needs, and training opportunities of the emerging nontraditional work force. By the year 2000, 87 percent of newcomers to the United States' workforce will be Asians, Hispanics, Blacks, women returning to work, and immigrants. After an introduction, the report provides information on the following:…
Descriptors: Apprenticeships, Articulation (Education), Cooperative Education, Databases