A survey of sport management positions was designed to determine projected vacancy rates in six sport management career areas. Respondents to the survey were also questioned regarding their awareness of college professional preparation programs. Results are presented. (MT)

In 1982 the civilian jobless rate for men exceeded that for women for the first time since 1947. Employment trends suggest that the female unemployment rate may be lower in the future. (Author/SK)

Lists publications providing job information for 40 states and the District of Columbia, including those in process, describes coverage and present status, and provides an address for further information. (BH)

Predicts an increase of 15 million in the labor force during the 1970's, with increased representation by young adults and women. (BH)

Studies the Bureau of Labor Statistics' moderate-growth economic and employment projections for the years through 1995. These are marked by a period of recovery from the 1982 recession, followed by stable economic growth through the mid-1990s. (NRJ)

Defines a labor shortage, examines evidence of a current engineer shortage and of an adequate supply and the assumptions that lead to a projected shortage. (SK)

In 1981, the unemployment rate rose, propelled by cutbacks in housing, auto, and related industries; the employment-population ratio was at a four-year low. Most leading economic indicators were pointing toward further deterioration and industrial production was still heading downward. (Editor/CT)

The future looks bright for durable goods, service, and high technology industries; projections assume lower unemployment and taxes, higher investment, and productivity. (Author)

Examines the kind of analysis performed for material on the job prospects in the Occupational Outlook Handbook and evaluates the accuracy of previous projections. Discusses why projections of job outlook are made, methods used in their development, and their accuracy. (JOW)

As the baby-boom generation ages, the median age of the work force will rise to a new record in 2006. The Hispanic labor force could exceed that of blacks. (Author)

An analysis of the 1994-2005 Bureau of Labor Statistics employment projections can be used to identify industries that are projected to move differently with business cycles in the future than with those of the past, and can be used to identify the industries and occupations that are most prone to business cycle swings. (Author)

Looks at the Bureau of Labor Statistics employment projections that were made in the late 1980s and compares projected with actual employment for 1988-2000. Explains sources of errors and the conservative nature of the estimates. Contains an extensive comparison table. (JOW)

States that the U.S. economy is expected to grow by 30 percent between 1988 and 2000 and that the labor force will increase by 16 percent. Summarizes trends for the economy, the labor force, industries, and occupations and also looks at some implications of the projections. (Author)

Summarizes the employment outlook in 250 occupations by occupational cluster. Includes estimated employment in 1988; percentage of change and numerical change, 1988-2000; and a description of employment prospects. (JOW)