This yearlong qualitative research project examined the perspectives, experiences, and expertise of academic leaders, program directors, and faculty in tying learning outcomes to workforce skills at a variety of public and private two-year and four-year institutions across the United States. This research centered on students' workforce skills…

This handbook is a guide to career opportunities in a broad range of occupations for which a college degree is, or is becoming, the usual background for employment. It contains a brief summary of expected changes in the economy, in addition to an analysis of the overall supply and demand situation for college graduates through the mid-1980's. Each…

Staffing needs planning, as distinct from workforce planning, is the systematic estimation of the actions personnel managers must take to provide the required workforce in an organization. This handbook focuses on the pivotal aspects of staffing needs planning, including estimation of future vacancies and analysis and projection of employee…

This guide, prepared by the Canadian office of Manpower and Immigration, informs secondary students of many alternative employment possibilities, and educates the students as to qualifications required. Interviews with workers in various fields of the personal services careers detail what students can expect and what is expected of them for each…

This document lists 61 occupations, each followed by a summary which gives highlights of job qualifications and training and employment trends (1974-1985) from the "Occupational Outlook Handbook." It is noted that special talents, attitudes, and personal characteristics not mentioned in this publication may be needed for many occupations and that…

This pamphlet lists the occupations discussed in the "Occupational Outlook Handbook" for which a high school education is preferred, but not essential. Occupational information is presented in a three-column format which includes job title, highlights of job qualifications and training, and employment opportunities and trends through 1985.…

Designed to assist persons who need to compare and use information obtained under various classification systems, this volume links the Department of Education vocational program categories in the new Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) to the occupations in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT), the Standard Occupational…

The information about South Dakota presented in this booklet is intended for use by both private and government sector planners and decisionmakers at every level who would profit from knowledge of the character of the underlying trends and forces at work within the State. The first half of the booklet is devoted to the State in general: History…

This notebook is a collection of materials designed to support the workshops implemented under the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) Title 9 Equity Workshops Project for personnel from institutions of postsecondary education. It contains a collection of background readings and reference materials relevant to Title 9 and sex equity in…

Written from the vantage point of a library personnel director, this paper presents recent graduates of M.L.S. programs with practical guidance for finding first jobs. It covers four basic areas: (1) the ways one may look for a job, (2) what one should expect from an employer in the employment processes and on the job, (3) what an employer expects…

Intended for music educators who may be called upon to advise students on a music career, this article discusses trends in music teacher supply and demand, including variations by region and by teaching specialty. It also notes desirable personal qualities and professional preparation for music teaching which students must consider. (SJL)

This document is a guidebook for counselors making presentations on how the school community can prepare students for the economic changes of the future. The first section provides a national view of the key forces shaping classrooms and board rooms, stressing the importance of demography and the science of distribution in general. This…

Intended for use by senior high school students, teachers, and guidance counselors, this document is designed to serve as a reference to those individuals seeking more information on the education and work required in various marine careers. Marine careers are classified into three broad groups: (1) fully qualified professionals, (2) partially…

This notebook is a collection of materials designed to support the workshops implemented under the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) Title 9 Equity Workshops Project for elementary-secondary personnel. It contains a collection of background readings and reference materials relevant to Title 9 and sex equity in education as well as the…

Career information concerning jobs in the electricity-electronics field is presented. Included is an overview of all positions of employment in the field, such as professional engineers, technicians, skilled craft workers, and semi-skilled workers. A description of their work, training requirements, and employment outlook is given. Information is…