Recent news articles and studies have generated concern among New England policy makers and others that the region's supply of young, highly educated professionals is disappearing. The fear is that comparatively high housing and other costs may be driving away many within this highly mobile group. This paper explores trends in the stocks and…

This report looks at whether pre-apprenticeships increase the potential supply of tradespeople, with a special focus on electrotechnology, automotive and engineering students. It found that pre-apprenticeships have been used in Australia for many years and are widely regarded as a valuable strategy for increasing the supply and quality of…

Australian immigration policy, in common with the US and Canada, has increased the emphasis on skill-based selection criteria. A key premise of this policy is that skilled immigrants are more employable and can add to the productive capacity of the economy. However, this effect will be diminished if immigrants are working in occupations that fail…

Provides general information about apprenticeships, including a definition of the term, reasons for becoming an apprentice, how to select a trade, how to qualify for a program, and resources for further information. (NRJ)

Case studies of six hospitals and five auto parts suppliers showed that in high-skilled occupations, employers paid more to temporary agency help than regular staff. In low-skilled occupations, temporary agencies facilitated use of riskier workers. Temporaries may relieve pressure to raise wages in tight labor markets, perhaps contributing to…

Advises how to select a trade and how to qualify for an apprenticeship. Lists the more than 800 apprenticeable occupations and their terms of apprenticeship. Gives addresses of the state offices of the U.S. Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training and of state apprenticeship councils. (SK)

Describes the career development program at Lockheed Marine in Seattle. Considerations discussed include the presence of unions in blue-collar companies, the well-established career paths that exist in the skilled trades, and affirmative action goals. (JOW)

Increased use of atomic energy for peacetime purposes affects industry's structure and employment. (Editor)

American Chemical Society, Office of Professional Relations compared earnings of chemists with tradesmen and with other professionals. Chemists tend to dominate the economic picture for scientists and physicians are among the best compensated professionals. Earnings gains for chemists trail those for tradesmen who have climbed sharply. (Author/TS)

High earnings and a heritage of creativity make the crafts quite rewarding for the skilled worker. (BH)

Despite the small numbers being hired, many women trying to increase their income or get off of welfare believe that the skilled trades are the answer. Construction Readiness Education for Women is a training program funded by the Missouri Women's Council that is designed to attract women into the trades. (JOW)

Describes education and training needs, numbers employed, and salary scales for the following skilled trades: glaziers, painters/paperhangers, sheetmetal workers, insulation workers, bricklayers, stonemasons, carpenters, electricians, plumbers/pipefitters, and welders. (SK)

National Longitudinal Survey of Youth data were used to test a training model proposing that more able workers change jobs less frequently. Analysis supported the notion that able workers have a comparative advantage in specialized employment sectors. (Author/SK)