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Peer reviewedWest, Carol A. – Journal of Career Planning and Employment, 1989
Describes technical writing as a career option, and delineates the most common technical writing positions in a large company: Technical Writer I and II, Senior Technical Writer, Copy Editors, Proofreaders, and Data Entry Operators. Entry requirements and potential for advancement are discussed. (TE)
Descriptors: Career Awareness, Career Exploration, Careers, Data Processing
Direct linkDonham, Brent – Community College Journal, 2003
Technology is and will continue to be a driving force in the United States economy. The U.S. Department of Labor (2003) projects computer and data processing services to be the fastest growing segment of the economy between the years 2000-2010. A study by the National Association of Manufacturers (2001) indicates that more than 80 percent of…
Descriptors: Manufacturing Industry, Skilled Workers, Job Layoff, Vocational Education
