THIS BOOKLET DISCUSSES THE MANY VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES IN THE FIELDS OF EDUCATION, PRIVATE BUSINESS, THE UNITED NATIONS, AND VARIOUS GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE AGENCIES. INFORMATION IS GIVEN ON REQUIREMENTS, SALARIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES. (RW)

The study assembled up-to-date facts by questionnaire about major types of tasks actually performed by merchandising employees working in department, variety, and general merchandise stores in King and Pierce Counties, Washington. This population closely matched the national percentages, and responses of 609 employees provided data for the study.…

This is a handbook for those who get work done through other people; it concentrates on that part of their task which has to do with encouraging employees to develop abilities and attitudes which assure accomplishment. It presents principles and practices which apply to all employees. Chapters cover Employee Development: A Business "Must,"…

The booklet describes the program offerings, requirements, training, and pay schedules of the Langley Research Center Technician Training Program. Training schedules and the duties expected upon completion of each of the training areas are specified, along with on-the-job and academic requirements. The areas of training are: engineering draftsman,…

WOVEN (Women's Ohio Volunteer Employment Network), is directed at changing the low representation of women in decision making positions in public service. Women comprise more than a third of the work force in the State of Ohio; yet they have typically held the low level, low paying jobs. A 1973 status report on women in State government revealed…

Business policy texts identify numerous steps that make up the policy implementation process for private firms. On the surface, these steps also appear applicable to the implementation of public policies. However, the problems of carrying out these implementing steps in the public sector are significantly different than in the private sector due…

This booklet, prepared by the Public Service Committee, is designed to assist appropriate officials in each state to establish rules, regulations, and policies which will permit handicapped persons an equal opportunity to compete for jobs in state governments. Data gained from a survey of 50 states plus the District of Columbia and Virgin Islands…

This is one of four publications designed to provide government agencies with information on available training resources; it is intended primarily for clientele in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and contains information on interagency training programs available almost exclusively in this locale during fiscal year 1971. Courses are…

Functional Job Analysis (FJA) is based on the premise that every job requires a worker to function in relation to Things, Data and People (factors) in varying degrees. A level is determined for each of the three areas for each worker function. A measure of emphasis was developed by assigning percentages to weight each factor. The level at which a…

This paper is concerned with the training implications of productivity agreements which seek the achievement of high stable earnings through the improved use of manpower leading to efficient low cost production, by making changes which could not be achieved by traditional wage negotiations. Consideration is given to the training problems arising…

In order to fill an information gap regarding the employment of professional, administrative, and technical personnel by local governments, this study developed the methodology to estimate local government manpower supply and demand, and applied this methodology to the Illinois labor force. Occupations for which the needs are critical were…

The report consists of two parts. Part A discusses the progress made in eight areas: monitor training, monitor selection, attendance, recruitment, class scheduling, I.Q. minimum, student motivation, and financial incentives. Part B discusses the overall progress toward accomplishment of the six major project objectives, which were the following:…

This report presents the results of the fifth annual ethnic survey of New York State Civil Service employees by ethnic group, occupational group, Civil Service jurisdictional class, sex, and salary grade. As this survey marks the midpoint of a 10-year authorization by the Governor, a comparison is made of the 1971 figures with the situation in…

A comprehensive overview of purpose and content of the Program (an opportunity for Federal executives to learn first-hand about United States Congress in operation through work assignments with members of Congress and staffs of Congressional committees) and a report of reactions of participants to the Program is presented. Information for analysis…

Additions and deletions to Agency Training Centers for Government Employees, FY1972, and Off-Campus Study for Government Employees, July 1971, are contained in this supplement. Centers are listed by courses offered, to whom it is available, cooperating university, and other general information. (RS)