Generation'' tables of working life, showing each age group (birth cohort) from entry into the labor force until the last worker withdraws or dies, are constructed to provide a more realistic estimate of work life expectancy than conventional period life tables. (MF)

High earnings and a heritage of creativity make the crafts quite rewarding for the skilled worker. (BH)

The growing need for civil aviation pilots and mechanics offers excellent career opportunities during the 1970's. (Editor)

The U.S. Department of Labor has projected a 106 percent increase in the demand for office machine operators over the next 10 years. Machines with a high frequency of use include printing calculators, 10-key adding machines, and key punch machines. The 12th grade is the logical time for teaching business machines. (CH)

Presents new projections for the 1995 labor force with alternative demographic and economic assumptions. Lists significant changes in the labor force trends reflecting the aging of the baby-boom generation and the growth of the Black population. (NRJ)

Presents new estimates of growth in aggregate and industry demand for the 1982-95 period, updating prior projections to 1990 and extending the analysis to 1995. Examines the effects of alternate policies on United States economic growth, distribution of demand, and employment. (NRJ)

Bureau of Labor Statistics' 1980 estimates were on target for professional and service occupations, fairly accurate for farm, craft, clerical, and sales occupations, but significantly off the mark for managerial and administrative, nonfarm labor, and operative occupations. (JOW)

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)

The purpose of this study was to determine through the estimation of reduced-form equations whether there is a direct causal connection between the impending short supply of labor and the incentive for businesses to increase their capital investments, with a consequent increase in productivity. (Editor)

Slowing gross domestic product (GDP) growth is tied to slowing labor force growth; exports and imports continue to be the fastest growing components of GDP, with high technology products leading the way. (Author)

Presents an assessment of the job market and salaries for children's librarians. Discusses the necessity for relevant education and job experience, and offers essential advice for librarians planning careers in youth services: do your research; build a network of colleagues; don't stay in a job you don't like; learn to compromise; and be positive.…

Offers both optimistic and pessimistic views of the labor market for those with Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees. Discusses postdoctoral appointments and jobs for Ph.D.s outside the university. (JOW)

Expansion of air transportation and decreasing numbers seeking pilot training point to a shortage of qualified pilots. Ab initio training, in which candidates with no flight time are trained to air transport proficiency, could resolve the problem. (SK)