This qualitative study examines factors that influence the career decisions of dislocated workers. The research focuses on individuals identified as working class, as this group has been relatively ignored in past research compared to individuals from higher socioeconomic statuses. Participants include 13 individuals (10 females and 3 males)…

The Career Options Program provides career services to adults throughout Missouri. Activities include a toll-free career hotline, career planning workshops, and dislocated worker workshops. (SK)

Data from 199 respondents among 2,000 dislocated auto workers showed My Vocational Situation to be a reliable instrument. Differences between high and low scorers on the Vocational Identity subscale suggest that different counseling interventions may be appropriate. (SK)

The author states that human resources managers must not react defensively to the introduction of technological advances into their businesses. He says that managers should properly view new technology as a viable basis for strengthening and expanding their companies and providing greater long-term job security for their employees. (CT)

This article discusses three distinct roles for state government in helping dislocated workers: allocation of Title III funds; use of state government resources to encourage greater cooperation among local service deliverers; and planning and promotion of innovative strategies to help dislocated workers adjust to the structural changes wracking…

Research findings are presented as potentially important program issues, and descriptions of how these issues were transformed into modules for a career-shift/job-search program are given. Preliminary data from the evaluation of this career-shift/job-search program are shown and the resemblances between this experimental, research-based program…

The Leisure/Occupational Connection Search is a self-assessment instrument that measures transferable skills developed in leisure pursuits. When used by 112 displaced workers, 74% felt it helped develop awareness of their transferable skills; over 60% increased awareness of their occupational and educational options. (SK)

Describes Project Refocus, an outplacement service specially targeted toward blue-collar workers. Services include (1) testing and assessment, (2) counseling, and (3) job placement. (CH)

The author discusses a technique for counseling career-oriented older workers who become unemployed. The technique consists of discovering a new, more satisfying life-style. A case study is included. (CH)