Discusses the need for engineers in today's educational programs and their possible contributions to the education field. (CC)

The article discusses several job development projects for ex-addicts where professional staffs offer employment assistance. With Federal, business, and labor sponsorship, several pilot projects attempt to help former addicts gain access to jobs, training programs, and vocational rehabilitation services. (Author/JB)

Under the provisions of Title IB of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 (as amended), the Public Service Careers Plan B (PSC-B) program, funded by the U. S. Department of Labor, was designed to stimulate permanent employment opportunities for the disadvantaged and to encourage the upgrading of existing low-paid workers in agencies receiving…

Describes a study to determine the most effective of three postschool formal occupational training programs; what contributes the most to increasing the work earnings of male youths, especially those below poverty level; and whether training affects income. Notes implications for training programs and Comprehensive Employment and Training Act…

The proceedings are taken from a conference designed to encourage and develop dialogue between government planners and railroad industry leaders on public support for railroad training. The conference agenda, opening remarks, keynote address, and speeches on management and labor perspectives introduce the report. The conference proceedings are…