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Bloomquist, Leonard E. – Rural Development Perspectives, 1988
Examines trends in nature of work and workers' educational achievement levels in rural and urban regions. While most rural industries specialize in "routine" manufacturing, the South and West have grown in "complex" (often high-tech) manufacturing jobs. Suggests key to growth of complex jobs is worker education. (Author/TES)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Assembly (Manufacturing), Differences, Difficulty Level
National Centre for Vocational Education Research, Leabrook (Australia). – 2000
Statistics regarding Australians participating in apprenticeships and traineeships in the mechanical engineering and fabrication trades in 1995-1999 were reviewed to provide an indication of where skill shortages may be occurring or will likely occur in relation to the following occupations: mechanical engineering trades; fabrication engineering…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Apprenticeships, Comparative Analysis, Economic Climate
