Environmental Education (EE) in community colleges and th e related role of students, administrators, educators, and potential employers is a growing national concern. Many of the questions related to each of these concerned groups are dealt with in this series of readings. They center around: (1) the nature and role of EE, (2) EE and the…

Three of the variables which counselors need to attend to in helping disadvantaged youth to consider occupations such as engineering are: (1) knowledge of opportunities; (2) knowledge of self; and (3) procedures related to entry. With regard to knowledge of opportunities, it is suggested that counselors' energies would be better spent in…

Eight rating scales for evaluating cartographic technicians are provided. The Scales measure seven characteristics considered to be important aspects of job performance as well as overall job performance. In addition, five different levels of performance are given for rating total job performance and effectiveness as a work-group member. The…

This study was conducted to determine the degree of success of women in technical management and to look for ways to increase the number of women in this career field. Results are presented and discussed. (CT)

Reports on the training and recruitment of shipbuilding workers in Norway, Sweden, and Germany. (DS)

Instituted by the Norwegian Association of Engineers and Technical Staff this program provides the necessary training to enable technical personnel to keep up with changing technology. (BH)

This study of female high school seniors' career selections indicates that females who enroll in industrial arts courses could have their career aspirations changed by the exploratory experience. (SK)

Describes the personnel, equipment, and facilities problems encountered by North Central Technical Institute in the development of a laser technician program, and the program's enrollment and job placement rates. Advocates financial support for such programs to meet the national demand for laser and other high technology personnel. (WL)

Discusses techniques for finding and hiring employees with technical expertise. Explores recruiting strategies such as touting a company's quality of life, educational opportunities, and corporate culture. Also focuses on using interns and consultants, and how to conduct on-campus recruiting. Provides an anecdote to illustrate corporate culture's…

The use of technology has increased exponentially in recent years, with accompanying employment growth in technical fields. Despite this demand, there is a well-documented underrepresentation of females in technical fields. The Technology Adventures Program provides female high school students with information about careers in technology. (JOW)

As employment in the advertising industry grew, professional and technical jobs decreased and sales jobs increased. Long-range growth is expected to be twice the average for the economy. (SK)

Describes an activity that looks at employment opportunities available in the fields of science, engineering, and technology. Includes expected outcomes, a student quiz, and descriptions of several occupations. (JOW)

A job diagnostic survey was administered to professional and technical contingent and permanent employees of a major U.S. telecommunications company. Contingent workers had higher motivation potential scores, scored significantly higher in task identity and feedback from the job, and scored higher in combined need strength than did permanent…

Nearly 30 percent of schools lack technology specialists or coordinators. The market is very competitive. Hiring a qualified technology specialist involves four major steps: developing a job description, setting a salary schedule, conducting interviews, and selecting a candidate. Obtaining the "best fit" for a district is important. (MLH)

We describe the design and implementation of our Hierarchical Learning Ensemble (HLE) model, a pedagogy that assembles interdisciplinary teams of graduate, undergraduate, and secondary-level students to solve science and engineering problems. Our goal is to sensitize undergraduates to working in heterogeneous groups and thus better prepare them…