Explores whether choice of specialty, employer, or job function minimizes obsolescence for engineers. Considers whether engineering is a lifetime career or a potential springboard to other occupations. (SK)

Occupations requiring an associate degree or more education, which accounted for one-fourth of all jobs in 1998, will account for 40 percent of total job growth from 1998 to 2008. (Author)

Describes a variety of technician occupations (service, production, administrative, clerical), the training and licenses required, the sources of training, and the employment outlook. (JOW)

Defines a labor shortage, examines evidence of a current engineer shortage and of an adequate supply and the assumptions that lead to a projected shortage. (SK)