A study was conducted to identify future employment trends for school nurses and how these trends compare with those for other school personnel. Results of the study indicate that the profession showing the greatest decrease is the classroom teacher and that school nurses were not identified to have a greater decrease in employment than other…

One of the major benefits of higher education is that it prepares students for careers. Education that qualifies students for better jobs reduces inequality by offering all Californians the opportunity to qualify for rewarding careers and helps businesses in the state by providing them with a skilled, productive workforce. An assessment of whether…

The findings of the 1972 Environmental Job Opportunities Survey indicate that the widely held view that environmental pollution control activities will generate large numbers of new jobs is overly optimistic. However the limitations of the survey are pointed out, with the suggestion that caution be applied in the interpreting its results. (SA)

Surpluses of elementary and secondary teachers, mathematicians, and life scientists may result if students continue to elect these fields in the same proportion as in the past. (Editor)

Marketing education needs personnel who are technically competent and sensitive to the needs of their client groups. Programs must be designed that are responsive to changes in our society. Skills in promoting programs and getting funds are essential competencies. (Managing Editor, 323 Wirtz, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL 60115) (JOW)

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)

The job of school administrators is overviewed: nature of the work; working conditions and earnings; experience, training, and other qualifications; and employment and job outlook. (CT)

Revised projections indicate a shift from government spending to private investment. Scenarios assume a broad range of values for productivity, inflation, and fiscal policy. (Author)

The major challenge to Bicentennial America, riding out the tiger of economic change, was discussed with the focus on employment and technological development. (Author/RK)

College graduates entering the labor force during 1990-2005 are projected to encounter increased competition for jobs requiring a degree; fewer college-level job openings are also predicted. (SK)

Hook makes the case for high school vocational agriculture. White presents projections of employment opportunities for food and fiber occupations. (SK)

Contrary to opinion, U.S. manufacturing is holding its own. It accounts for 30% of the nation's total output of goods and services and will remain one of the most dynamic sectors in the economy. Factors affecting manufacturing employment are changes in domestic demand, increased international trade, and improved productivity. (JOW)