Relates trends in degrees awarded to projected work force requirements in 1990. Implications for policy include an urgent need for college-level teachers of math, science, and engineering; higher standards for math and science in the public schools; and national priorities for work force training before 2000. (JOW)

Examined is the history of federally funded vocational education and employability development programs created to address the specific labor market needs relating to underemployment and unemployment. This article serves as an introduction to four more articles concerning CETA and youth unemployment. (CT)

Technical program planners tailor curricula to the needs of industry, sometimes giving minimal attention to the needs of students. Application of the problem-solving model creates new jobs to meet the needs of students as well as industry. (Author)