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Flanders, Russell B.; Baxter, Neale – Occupational Outlook Quarterly, 1981
An historical look at the changes in the make-up of the American workforce is presented, beginning with the 1820 census. Also discusses the development of career counseling and occupational publications. (CT)
Descriptors: Career Change, Career Counseling, Career Development, Job Development
Leibowitz, Zandy B.; And Others – Training and Development Journal, 1990
Career plateauing is a major issue due to demographics, changes in organizational structure, economic cycles, and changing worker values. Managers and organizations can address with specific strategies the four types of plateaued employees: productively, pleasantly, partially, and passively plateaued. (SK)
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Career Development, Career Ladders, Job Development
Peer reviewedBlustein, David L.; And Others – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 1995
Comments from Blustein, Eldredge, and Hesketh on research reported by Feij et al. on the role of proximal and distal context factors and the theories of organizational socialization and work adjustment. A rejoinder from Feij et al. clarifies some of the issues. (SK)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Career Development, Cultural Context, Education Work Relationship
Furtado, Lorraine T.; Haines, Peter G. – Journal of Business Education, 1981
It is the job of business education teachers to take an active role in developing entrepreneurs. Teachers should give encouragement and training to aspiring entrepreneurs, and assist them in establishing and expanding their own businesses. (CT)
Descriptors: Business Education Teachers, Career Development, Economic Development, Job Development
Peer reviewedAshenden, Dean – Educational and Training Technology International, 1992
Discusses the rise of the concept of improved skills recognition in Australian industry. Highlights include the role of industrial relations; the Australian vocational education and training system; recognition, industrial relations, and workplace change; career and training paths; credentials; and future prospects. (10 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Career Development, Change, Credentials, Foreign Countries
Download full textLevy, Stephen – 2001
Despite 6 years of economic growth, California's workforce investment system faces the following challenges: (1) meeting the needs of workers who do not earn enough to bring their families significantly above the poverty level; (2) meeting the needs of employers who face continuing shortages of workers with needed skills; and (3) meeting the needs…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Career Development, Career Ladders, Definitions
