THE JUNIOR COLLEGE HAS EMERGED AS THE APPROPRIATE TRAINING AGENCY FOR STUDENTS ENTERING MIDDLE MANPOWER JOBS REQUIRING A BALANCE OF COGNITIVE AND MANUAL ABILITY. THESE ARE THE STUDENTS WITH MIDDLE LEVEL ABILITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS, FOR WHOM HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION IS NOT ENOUGH AND A 4-YEAR DEGREE NOT NECESSARY. PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED IN TRAINING…

A QUESTIONNAIRE SURVEY TO ASSESS THE NATURE AND LEVEL OF CURRENT AND FUTURE EMPLOYMENT OF TECHNICIANS BROUGHT RESPONSES FROM 490 ORGANIZATIONS EMPLOYING SUCH PERSONNEL. THE RECENT DEMAND FOR BOTH GRADUATE ENGINEERS AND ENGINEERING TECHNICIANS HAS BEEN GROWING, AND THE TREND WILL PROBABLY CONTINUE. THE RAPID GROWTH AND UPGRADING OF TECHNICAL…

The purpose of this study was to investigate various demographic and attitudinal factors influencing occupational choice among black college freshmen attending Purdue University, in West Lafayette, Indiana. The goal was to determine if differences in background or attitudes existed which might have predisposed certain blacks to choose technically…

This study sought to determine which factors helped or hindered the establishment of associate degree programs in nursing. Data were collected by a series of questionnaires from colleges that had rejected, were considering, or had established a nursing program. Most were accredited, were publicly controlled, had an enrollment above 500, and…

Aroused by the critical shortage of trained technicians in the late 1960's, representatives from industry, government, professional societies, educational institutions, and the Conference Board launched a national campaign to encourage more young people to prepare for careers as technicians. An outcome of these efforts was the production and…

This is the first of a series of reports based on the 1972 Professional, Technical, and Scientific Manpower Survey, which was sponsored by the National Science Foundation and conducted by the Bureau of the Census. Included in this report are preliminary data highlighting selected information on employment status, age, sex, and education of persons…

As part of its survey of the demand for engineers and technicians conducted in the early part of 1970, the Engineering Manpower Commission asked employers two questions. The first request was: "Please list any curriculum areas in engineering where the number of graduates seems to be badly out of balance with employment needs at current…

Examines the expansion of data services in Western Europe after the computer revolution. Stresses that distinctive career lines and eventually a distinctive profession must be created to cope with the proliferation of data and the increase in demand for access to this data. (Author/DB)

Discusses the need for a technical teacher who could help college students working in geology laboratory and field settings. The duties and qualifications of the technical teacher are also discussed. (HM)

Discusses problems, opportunities, and challenges of the chemical profession. (SL)

Rapid technological change is widely regarded as a primary cause of unemployment, especially in depressions. This article summarizes the diverse interpretations given to the notion of technological unemployment, critically examining the assumptions underlying those views. (Author/SSH)

Paper addresses the question of whether occupations can be meaningfully grouped on the basis of personality dimensions by cluster analysis. (Authors)

Technical programs must be made as available as other kinds of post-secondary education. (Author/PG)