Provides sources of information about apprenticeships, including the addresses of the state employment services. (BH)

Discusses major aspects of one-stop career centers as a system and shows how people use the centers. Also lists contacts for more information about currently operating centers. (JOW)

Computerized listings of job openings and a self-service job selection process are among features of the U.S. Employment Service's new Job Information Service program. (Author)

Contains suggestions to help vocational teachers develop and implement a placement plan that helps ensure and document their program's success. Suggestions concern the content and use of student files, development of employer files, cross references, various methods of public relations, matching students to jobs, and files on interviews. (CT)

Highlights of American work attitudes survey done by the University of Michigan's Survey Research Center for the Department of Labor. (AG)

Outlines benefits of being a temporary employee and provides examples of temporary work. History and current practices of the temporary employment field are reviewed. Examines services offered by three major contractors and other smaller groups. Suggests ways of getting temporary jobs. (CSS)

College placement offices can offer all the services of commerical employment agencies but without cost to college students and alumni who want assistance in finding work. In addition to arranging interviews, the placement office will teach resume writing and interview techniques, and give occupational information to help in job selection. (MF)

Describes services that employment and school counselors can provide the handicapped. Gives information about federal legislation, the counselor's role, testing and training programs, and job development and placement. Includes a list of useful publications and a directory of state agencies to assist counselors of the handicapped. (MF)