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| VocEd | 8 |
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| Choate, Pat | 1 |
| Dunlap, William S. | 1 |
| Flynn, Patricia M. | 1 |
| Goldstein, Harold | 1 |
| Hubbard, Pat Hill | 1 |
| Russell, Jill Frymier | 1 |
| Savage, Edward R. | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 8 |
| Opinion Papers | 5 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 4 |
| Reports - Research | 1 |
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Russell, Jill Frymier – VocEd, 1982
The author presents suggestions for vocational educators who are considering making curriculum changes. Suggestions include studying new trends, reviewing technical literature, communicating with experts, searching for occupational projections, locating existing programs, and making decisions. (CT)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Decision Making, Employment Projections, Trend Analysis
VocEd, 1982
The outlook for jobs in the computer industry is excellent for people with appropriate training. The shortage of computer personnel is expected to continue, resulting in higher wages, more job mobility, increasing job security and generally greater opportunities for two million Americans by 1990. (CT)
Descriptors: Computers, Employment Opportunities, Employment Projections, Job Training
Goldstein, Harold – VocEd, 1981
New legislation should ensure the development of an information system to identify priorities in vocational education related to occupational forecasts. Information on employment needs is essential to good educational planning. (JOW)
Descriptors: Educational Planning, Employment Projections, Employment Statistics, Information Systems
Dunlap, William S. – VocEd, 1982
Employment projections in the health occupations are explored along with reasons why there are shortages of experienced health personnel. Several training programs and recruitment plans are described. The concept of the multiskilled technician is also discussed. (CT)
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations, Allied Health Occupations Education, Associate Degrees, Employment Projections
Flynn, Patricia M. – VocEd, 1984
A case study of the Lowell, Massachusetts, labor market illustrates the need to monitor changes in the occupational mix of an economy, the shift of training, and short- and long-term economic conditions in order to determine labor market needs and their implications for education and training. (SK)
Descriptors: Business Cycles, Employment Projections, Job Training, Labor Market
Hubbard, Pat Hill – VocEd, 1982
The need for skilled workers in the future, specifically in the electronics industry, is examined. The role of the American Electronics Association in updating technical training is discussed. Apprenticeships, Soviet education, and the role of state government are also examined. (CT)
Descriptors: Apprenticeships, Electronics, Electronics Industry, Employment Projections
Savage, Edward R. – VocEd, 1979
Reviews developments in health care and suggests strategies for preparing students to incorporate some previews of the 1980s into their career and vocational decisions. (LRA)
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Employment Projections, Environmental Influences, Government Role
Choate, Pat – VocEd, 1982
The author states that the task of overcoming skill shortages, retooling the workforce and training new workers will be difficult and expensive, but it must be done, and done quickly. A chart listing projected demands for skilled workers by 1987 is included. (CT)
Descriptors: Demand Occupations, Educational Economics, Educational Policy, Employment Projections
