Lack of information on occupational supply and demand is cited as the prime reason for ineffective program planning in vocational education. The article looks at the primary planning decision: whom to serve, how many, what to offer, where to offer it, when to offer it, and how to offer it. (Author/BP)

The final report on Phase 1 of the Manpower Projection Model (MPM) Project provides a guide for implementation of the model system by area Vocational Education Practitioners within any Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area (SMSA). A cooperative effort between Ventura County Superintendent of Schools Office and the Community College District, the…

This guide is intended to help bridge the gap between the goal of fitting individuals for gainful and satisfying employment and the realities of the labor market which must provide that employment. It provides occupational program planners with simple suggestions on how to incorporate pertinent information into the planning process at minimal cost…

The principle of supply and demand has been chosen to capture and present quantitatively an important data source for describing employment potential. The Pennsylvania State Occupational Information Coordinating Committee has developed an Occupational Information System (OIS) and companion microcomputer version (Micro-OIS). This system contains…

This annotated bibliography on manpower planning and utilization covers materials received in the U. S. Civil Service Commission Library from 1968 through 1970. References are listed in sections by subject, such as manpower forecasting, policies and methods, planning, utilization, shortages, changes, jobs, and skills. No indexes are provided. (MF)

This document discusses the components necessary in the development of a forecasting process by which manpower needs can be determined and the development of action programs by which the projected needs may be satisfied. The primary focus of this manual is directed at that person in a state agency who has the responsibility for planning the…

By comparing supply and demand data for each of 142 occupational categories, Pennsylvania program planners can spot critical shortages in any of the Commonwealth's major labor markets. (Editor)

This article discusses major issues that will affect the development of gerontology education in response to manpower needs in aging in Canada: definitions of aging for educational and manpower policy, manpower forecasting, knowledge base in gerontology, gerontology as an academic field or professional field, development of education programs,…

Discusses the information technology (IT) staff shortage in higher education, and encourages collaboration between human-resource and information-technology professionals both on college campuses and at the professional-association level. Outlines some human resource development activities currently under consideration within two professional…

To develop a procedure for using occupational supply and demand data in state-level vocational education planning, data from an area skill survey, community colleges, technical institutes, and secondary school class records filed in state offices were sorted by occupation and analyzed for completeness, validity, and usefulness for planning…

This handbook describes the methodology of the Investing in People Project, conducted in Connecticut, Iowa, Kentucky, Washington, and West Virginia to help states in assessing their current work force and economic development systems and in building more comprehensive, integrated, and effective strategies for improving the work force. The handbook…

As part of a larger study to develop a Supply/Demand Model for Vocational Education Planners, this phase of the study was concerned with devising effective methods of providing program planners and administrators with current information relating to graduates and what they do upon completion of their programs. Using basic data obtained from…

One of a series of papers on critical issues in vocational-technical education, this paper presents an overview of (1) manpower supply and demand factors, (2) techniques for geographic allocation of resources, and (3) strategies for curricular prioritization and determination as they relate to program planning for vocational education. Emphasis is…

The general objectives of this study were to (1) develop a methodology whereby needs assessments of vocational and technical education might be conducted efficiently and effectively in all urban areas of Florida, and (2) conduct, using the methodology developed, a needs assessment of the needs of business and industry, students, funding,…

This final report summarizes work performed by the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) to develop a plan to regionalize optometric education in the western states. WICHE worked closely with a project advisory committee and the region's three schools of optometry to develop a regional plan. Personnel supply and demand in the…