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National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Div. of Science Resources Studies. – 1976
This report examines the educational characteristics of science and engineering personnel employed by the Federal Government, including professional and non-professional personnel in non-science and engineering occupations who have their highest college level degree in science or engineering as of January, 1974. Information is provided on the…
Descriptors: Educational Background, Employment Statistics, Engineers, Federal Government
Rosensweig, Jeffrey A. – Thrust: The Journal for Employment and Training Professionals, 1979
After analyzing youth-oriented manpower policies, the author urges a more equitable and effective range of alternative actions. He says the positions of Blacks, youth, and women are severely disadvantaged. The extent of discrimination is understated due to inadequate unemployment measuring. (CT)
Descriptors: Black Employment, Employed Women, Employment Statistics, Labor Force Development

Terry, Sylvia Lazos – Monthly Labor Review, 1983
The number of employed Americans increased but so did the number of those without jobs, as recovery from the 1980 recession proved to be brief; the family income of high-wage workers exceeded the poverty level, even when unemployed. (Author/SSH)
Descriptors: Economically Disadvantaged, Employment Level, Employment Patterns, Employment Statistics

Mirvis, Philip H.; Hackett, Edward J. – Monthly Labor Review, 1983
Nonprofit jobs provide more challenge, variety, satisfaction, and intrinsic rewards than those in private enterprise or government, according to a small national sample of workers in schools, hospitals, philanthropic, and other tax-exempt organizations. (Author/SSH)
Descriptors: Business, Employment Statistics, Government (Administrative Body), Job Satisfaction