This study provides legislators, educators, community organizations, training program specialists, and civil rights groups with data on the position of minorities and women in the work force. Part I considers where the jobs are in terms of designated high growth, high technology, and high loss occupations in the next decade. Chapter One discusses…

This report presents scenario projections of the demand for academics in Australia to the year 2002, together with supply side projections on the numbers of new higher degree holders offering themselves for academic employment in that country. Chapter 1 offers an introduction and review of background issues. The second chapter outlines the…

An analysis of the current job market for students at Monroe Community College (MCC) in Rochester, New York, was conducted to identify directions that would not only enhance MCC's contributions to the local community, but also to its students' future success. Job market data revealed the following trends: (1) the last decade has shown a profound…

This statistical report was developed to inform administrators and planners in economic development, education, and employment and training in Oklahoma of the direction and magnitude of employment change in the state. The publication projects occupational and industrial growth and decline for the period 1986-1992, as well as the relationship…

Shortfalls in the number of doctoral-level natural scientists and engineers are expected to grow rapidly by the year 2000. Tables show the number of master's and doctoral degrees awarded in engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, and computer and information sciences in 1980 and 1985 by public universities in the United States, in the…

A comparison of Monroe County projections of high school graduates and the March 1986 Rochester Labor Area Summary points to some excellent opportunities for marketing Monroe Community College (MCC). Projections of high school graduation rates show a 25% decrease in the number of graduates between 1989 and 1991, while the demand for entry-level…

Stressing the importance of engineers to the growth of the economy, the building of national defense, and the preparation of future generations for a technological age, this report examines the changes in engineering degree awards from 1972-1984. The document describes these changes from four perspectives. The role of graduates from United States…

This report presents survey data, collected from 320 companies, concerning personnel practices and policy related to the employment of college and university graduates. Economic questions specific to the respondents and topical questions of general interest are also presented. The number of companies hiring graduates in 10 bachelors' level and 6…

This fact sheet provides an array of statistical data on working mothers, such as the need for child care, the child care providers, who supports child care, and work and family. Data sources include a number of federal government and private organizations. Among the statistics highlighted are the following: (1) in 1988, 65 percent of all women…

This statistical and research supplement to the 2000-01 "Occupational Outlook Handbook" presents detailed, national, comprehensive statistics used in preparing the handbook. It also discusses recent research results and other topics valuable to training officials, education planners, vocational and employment counselors, job-seekers, and…

This resource is designed to provide Ohio labor market information for use with advisory committees to stimulate and inform dialogue about the current evaluation and future planning of programs. It provides reports for 23 career fields in 6 career clusters. Each report highlights careers and occupations in the field and answers these questions:…