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Juntila, Stephen W.; And Others – Journal of Studies in Technical Careers, 1980
Examined is the history of federally funded vocational education and employability development programs created to address the specific labor market needs relating to underemployment and unemployment. This article serves as an introduction to four more articles concerning CETA and youth unemployment. (CT)
Descriptors: Educational History, Federal Legislation, Federal Programs, Labor Market
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Sloan, Judith; Wooden, Mark – Australian Bulletin of Labour, 1992
The Australian labor market in 1992 was characterized by (1) high unemployment; (2) variability across states; (3) long-term unemployment; (4) government focus on infrastructure projects; (5) emphasis on training; and (6) enterprise bargaining in industrial relations. (SK)
Descriptors: Collective Bargaining, Federal Programs, Foreign Countries, Job Development
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Schneider, Stanley F. – American Psychologist, 1981
Describes outcomes of clinical/services education programs for psychologists supported by the National Institute of Mental Health. Presents data on graduates' employment setting and status, geographic location, clinical research contributions, and recruitment of minority students. Discusses findings in the context of changes in psychology graduate…
Descriptors: Clinical Psychology, Employment, Federal Aid, Federal Programs
Escutia, Marta M.; Prieto, Margarita – 1986
This paper evaluates the status of Hispanic women in the United States work force. First, demographic information on age patterns, fertility rates, and educational attainment is reviewed. Then, labor market status is assessed in relation to Hispanic women's labor force participation, employment patterns, and poverty. Next, the Federal response to…
Descriptors: Educational Attainment, Employment Statistics, Federal Programs, Females
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Wiltberger, Heather – Society, 1982
The Youth Employment and Demonstration Projects Act established provisions whereby youth may receive academic credit for skills acquired through work experience, but many educational institutions have not sanctioned these provisions. This problem was explored in a study of credit availability, type of credit, and the relationship between credit…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Basic Skills, Credits, Federal Programs
Texas State Dept. of Commerce, Austin. – 1993
This document examines the school-to-work transition issue from a state, national, and global perspective. Chapter 1 explores problems facing youths entering the job market, demands of the global marketplace and changing economy, critical skills needed by workers, and benefits of integrating academic and workplace skills in the classroom. Chapter…
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Education Work Relationship, Federal Programs, Integrated Curriculum
Lincoln Inst. for Research and Education, Washington, DC. – 1983
The central theme of the papers presented in this symposium is that the labor market for minorities and youth does not appear to function properly because of structural impediments (often caused by government regulations meant to help minorities) and that these impediments must be identified and effective remedies proposed. Following an…
Descriptors: Black Employment, Civil Rights Legislation, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education
Escutia, Marta M.; Prieto, Margarita – 1986
Because of low educational levels, a disproportionately high unemployment rate, and low earnings, Hispanics hold a precarious position in the labor market. The low level of educational attainment in the Hispanic community is the single most important determinant in lack of success. Hispanic men are underrepresented in managerial/professional…
Descriptors: Demography, Educational Attainment, Federal Programs, Hispanic Americans
Regional Inst. of Social Welfare Research, Athens, GA. – 1981
This report presents both compilation of recent information on the legal status of adolescents in the United States and a resource for assessing the changes and trends faced by today's adolescents. The first eleven chapters of the report present summary tables and accompanying assessments of the sources of change that occurred in the statutory law…
Descriptors: Abortions, Adolescents, Alcoholism, Child Advocacy
Lipton, Kathryn L. – 1987
Today, farming claims fewer members in the U.S. work force, and its share of the gross national product has substantially decreased. Yet farming remains important to the economy because of its links to a variety of industries. Extensive use of financial inputs has made farmers more vulnerable to fluctuations in the general economy, rising costs,…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Production, Agriculture, Farm Labor
Escutia, Marta M.; Prieto, Margarita – 1986
This report presents statistics on the high unemployment rate of Hispanic youth, examines reasons for it, evaluates Federal government response to the problem, and discusses policy implications. Minority youth bear a disproportionate burden of unemployment. Among the barriers to Hispanic youth's successful participation in the labor market are low…
Descriptors: Dropouts, Employment Statistics, Federal Programs, High Schools
Santos, Richard – 1983
This is a report on a study of how Hispanic youth fare in the labor market, based on data from the 1979 and 1980 National Longitudinal Surveys of Youth Labor Market Experiences. Chapter 1 reviews some of the major factors (low educational attainment, language problems, influx of foreign workers, cultural problems, and discrimination) that have…
Descriptors: Educational Attainment, Employment Level, Employment Opportunities, Federal Programs
California Employment and Training Advisory Council, Sacramento. – 1983
This report summarizes employment and employment training activities in California during 1981-82; provides a retrospective view of programs operated in California under the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973 (CETA); discusses the Job Training Partnership Act of 1982 (JTPA), the Federal Program that replaced CETA and is expected to…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Economically Disadvantaged, Employment Opportunities, Equal Opportunities (Jobs)
Michigan State Dept. of Management and Budget, Lansing. Office of Management Practices. – 1983
This report, last in a series describing employment and training needs of Hispanics in Michigan, synthesizes the information presented in preceding volumes in order to identify target group needs and make recommendations for policy formulation and program development. Chapter I describes the study's scope and method. Chapter II provides a…
Descriptors: Demography, Employment, Employment Programs, Federal Legislation