Tables of data give estimated employment average annual openings to 1980, and employment prospects of over 200 occupations grouped into 8 categories.

The authors analyze civilian occupations and employment data collected by the U.S. Census Bureau in 1960, 1970, 1980, 1990, and 2000 with respect to 6 kinds of work (Holland's RIASEC [Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, Conventional] classification), employment, and gender. For the 1990 and 2000 censuses, kinds of work,…

Although some occupations will employ fewer workers, most are growing. An expanding economy and increased demand for goods and services will create millions of jobs in almost every type of occupation between now and the year 2000. (A list of occupations with estimated employment, change in employment, and prospects is included.) (JOW)

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)

The identification of emerging occupations can highlight economic and employment trends. However, these occupations will not all become major employers of workers, and should not become the major focus of planning. (SK)

The evaluation of the 1984-95 occupational employment projections can determine the reliability of information based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) track record and enable BLS to improve the accuracy of its subsequent projections. (JOW)

Introduces this special issue on the Bureau of Labor Statistics' new projections of the occupational, industrial, and demographic structure of the labor force, which present a detailed look at the U.S. economy in 2006. (JOW)

This look at changing patterns of employment within industries--Bureau of Labor Statistics projections of employment for industries and for occupations--includes tables depicting occupations with small, moderate, and significant increases or decreases, with reasons for changes in staffing patterns. (JOW)

The U.S. Department of Labor reports that computer-related jobs will increase by 60% over the next decade. Information technology will fuel economic growth in the next millennium. Certification is increasingly being used to screen job applicants. (JOW)

Looks at computer engineers and describes their job, employment outlook, earnings, and training and qualifications. Provides a list of resources related to computer engineering careers and the computer industry. (JOW)

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)

The objective of the project was to generate historical estimates and projections of employment demand by industry and occupation (industry-occupation matrices) for the state of Pennsylvania and 12 metropolitan labor market areas in the state. The methodology is discussed in two sections. The first section is concerned with the methodology used in…

There are many jobs available for persons with the required training. The article explores some of the areas where job openings exist, discusses the types of schooling appropriate, and provides examples for relating military training and prison rehabilitation programs to present times. (AG)

Analysis of results for 1960, 1965, and 1970, and more recent data presage a growing gap between the projected female labor force and its actual size. (Editor)