Programs in pursuit of national goals can be expected to lead to rapid growth in job openings in the skilled construction crafts during the coming decade by creating an average of nearly 300,000 job openings a year. Compared to the 68,000 people completing training for these occupations in 1966, there is a definite lack of an adequate supply of…

National goals in social welfare are basically concerned with translating the promise of American life into a closer approximation to reality for the aged, the dependent, the disabled, the disorganized, and the unemployed. Administering social welfare programs may create as many as 400,000 career openings in the '70's, 175,000 of which will…

Based on data gathered from six local education agencies, this study sought to evaluate vocational education planning in terms of types of information used. More specific objectives of the study were to: (1) investigate the use of manpower requirements information in local vocational education planning, (2) assess the compatibility between local…

The implications of the pursuit of health goals in the 1970's are discussed to determine priorities in vocational-technical education. Factors basic to increasing the national emphasis on health in the 1970's are outlined. An increased demand for health services are changes in the health field and health occupations training will affect the supply…