The private sector offers a variety of entry-level employment opportunities for associate degree holders in recreation and leisure. Eight proposals for discovering these jobs are presented. (JMF)

Methods are described which can be used to estimate occupational supply and its components. The BLS structural model is described. Next, applications of data from the 1970 census and the monthly Current Population Survey to the BLS model are detailed. Problems and future opportunities in occupational supply estimation are listed. (CT)

Products and materials are provided from an Oregon project to define "new" and "changing" occupations for which training programs are needed and to determine guidelines to document "evidence of need." The legislative reference is addressed and pertinent literature is reviewed. Developed to establish the level of need…

Designed to provide the information and guidance required to establish and operate a workforce planning system for the library, archive, and information sector in developing countries, this manual shows how to collect, analyze, and understand information about the current state of the workforce, about its development, and about the likely future…

The increased complexity of the work place and the technology for use in storing and dispensing career and labor market information led to the development of this monograph. Based on the problems and solutions identified through a current literature search and national symposium, this monograph contains (1) a framework for the establishment or…

Contrasts the attitudes within the field of English taken toward the current job crisis, the utopian and the realist views. Discusses the recommendations of the MLA (Modern Language Association) Committee on Professional Employment. Suggests various actions to undertake in helping students decide whether to pursue a graduate degree. (CR)

This booklet, one in a series on aviation careers, outlines the career opportunities of airline flight attendants. General information about airline hiring policies for flight attendants are discussed, and the following information about the flight attendant job classification is provided: nature of the work, working conditions, where the jobs…

For use in vocational education planning, guidelines are presented for conducting a needs assessment which would determine the numbers and kinds of jobs available now and in the future, the needs and aspirations of the local community, the interests and ambitions of the students, and the resources available to do the job. One section is devoted to…

Designed as a guidance tool for secondary and postsecondary students and adults, the Vital Information for Education and Work (VIEW) manual offers occupational and training information on occupations with employment opportunities in New Hampshire. The manual is made up of "VIEW Scripts" which are organized by occupational clusters into…

A study was conducted at Skyline College to develop and implement a futuristic curriculum model for training secretaries/office assistants to work in an automated office. The study involved four internal evaluations: (1) secretarial instructors evaluated the courses offered by the department using a strategic planning course analysis worksheet;…

Shortfalls in the number of doctoral-level natural scientists and engineers are expected to grow rapidly by the year 2000. Tables show the number of master's and doctoral degrees awarded in engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, and computer and information sciences in 1980 and 1985 by public universities in the United States, in the…

Designed to assist staff at Napa Valley College (NVC) in their efforts to develop short- and long-range plans for the institution, this report reviews recent reports by the Bureau of Labor Statistics regarding trends in the labor force. Following introductory material, the report looks at occupations with the largest job growth, the 20 fastest…

This booklet, one in a series on aviation careers, outlines the variety of careers available for airplane pilots and flight engineers. The first part of the booklet provides general information about careers for pilots and summarizes the information in a table. In the main part of the booklet, the following 11 job categories are outlined: flight…

This counselor's guide is designed for use with the Vital Information Education and Work (VIEW) manual. An introduction reviews the VIEW program and the role of the counselor, providing a sample of general questions that can be answered through use of the VIEW scripts (two-page job descriptions contained in the VIEW manual). An explanation follows…

This guide, based on approaches for targeting jobs and business opportunities that were developed during the Targeted Jobs Demonstration Program (TJDP), contains strategies and techniques for ensuring that some of the benefits of economic development investments are directed to low-income individuals and small and minority businesses. Addressed in…