Indicates that the program has been somewhat successful as an emergency measure to fight rising unemployment. (BH)

Chronicles the history of the Division of Negro Economics in the Department of Labor. The purpose of the division, created in 1917, was to mobilize the Black work force and to work for the advancement of Black wage earners. The division ceased to exist in 1922, mostly because of neglect and disuse. (JOW)

Describes employment policies and programs, incentive plans, and job creation programs to aid disabled young job seekers in Japan, Italy, Sweden, Denmark, and the United States. (Author/JOW)

Past employment and training policy has been conducted largely outside the educational establishment; however, the Youth Employment and Demonstration Projects Act marks some new complementary roles for schools and is forcing schools to provide services to groups of students that have been previously ignored. (BM)

The authors state that limited resources should be provided to develop, implement, and evaluate programs that have as their primary purpose the rehabilitation of offenders; and that employment programs will be best developed through the coordinated efforts of social scientists, employment professionals, and correctional officials. (CT)

Analyzes the hiring practices of a sample of employers participating in the Work Incentive Program. (BH)

The author discusses rural employment and training programs and rural manpower policy under various federal laws. He indicates that separate manpower policies for rural areas may be justified, as rural areas may require greater remedial efforts. (MF)