Tips to trainers for influencing management to provide employee development programs are presented, with reference to the Fluor Corporation's People Resources Planning Center which the author developed. (MF)

Describes curricula and vocational guidance in Soviet schools which prepare pupils for socially useful work. The educational programs take account of student aptitudes and the economy's needs for skilled manpower. (Author/AV)

A survey conducted by the College Placement Council indicates that employment for chemical professionals has made solid gains in the Spring of 1977, especially in the hiring of new graduates by industry, schools, and government. The largest hiring increases occurred in the aerospace, electronics, petroleum, and glass/paper packaging categories.…

General issues in manpower planning are outlined, Canadian efforts are reviewed, and suggestions for directions to be taken are offered. Focus is on the major questions of how and what manpower planning is done. (LBH)

The author describes the growing movement toward accreditation for human resources development professionals. She covers the issue of diversity, undergraduate versus graduate degrees, and future trends. (CH)

The author states that the trade deficit and the foreign debt reflect the inability of a large percentage of the U.S. work force to compete in an integrated world economy. He argues that investing in human capital is the only way to solve the competitiveness problem. A review of recent and current influences on the educational system is included.…

The author attempted to determine which type of training evaluation method--reaction, learning, behavior, or results--elicited the most management support of training. He distributed a case study survey instrument to 90 master of business administration students and 75 nontraining managers. Data indicated that the results evaluation format…

A survey of personnel at 146 scientific and technical libraries in India identified the need for more practical computer courses and training of librarians as both subject and information specialists. Recommendations for a PhD program in science information communication are listed, and ten references are included. (Author/MES)

Reviews forecasts about demographics and the labor force in the year 2000, predicting a skill shortage rather than a labor shortage, with more unqualified people competing for the very few low-skilled jobs. Underscores education's role in reducing functional illiteracy, dropout rates, and youth unemployment. (DMM)

The authors present ideas and techniques to stimulate divergent thinking on ways to cope with fulfilling the training department's mission, purpose, and objectives within a federal agency during times of fewer resources. (Author/CH)

A discussion of the role of universities in Africa's developing nations outlines the problems faced by African countries in transition, delineates role areas for the university, examines problems preventing universities from realizing these roles, and offers suggestions for overcoming these obstacles. (MSE)

Contends that the Kenyan government needs to reexamine its high priority on formal education, since many educated Kenyans cannot find work. Suggests broadening of the curriculum to include vocational training and working toward economic development to solve Kenya's unemployment problems. (Author/CH)

Contains suggestions for designing a program for developing small scale enterprise managers or promotion staff: define the problem, identify the weaknesses, identify the best method of assistance, hire suitable consultants, identify the best source of financial support, and ensure that the program is effectively implemented and evaluated. (CT)

Reviews future changes in technology, their impact on faculty and staff in community colleges, and the implications of changing technology for leadership development in the decade ahead. (Author/DMM)

Under the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA), vocational educators will have a vital role in the training and retraining programs for the unemployed and economically disadvantaged. Unlike any other training act, JTPA gives states and localities a choice in the direction of their employment and training policies. (SSH)