In a rapidly changing technological society, appropriate choice of occupation becomes increasingly important to the individual as well as to the employer. In this study, the effectiveness of a set of weights, established by the chi-square technique, for distinguishing among similar and dissimilar occupations was compared with the weighting scheme…

The purpose of this research effort is to validate the utility and effectiveness of a unique human performance measurement technique developed under ONR contract (N0001467C0107). Performance data on eight Navy ratings was collected from ships of LANTFLT and PACFLT. This report is the last in a series of technical reports on the statistical…

The primary purpose of the study was to develop a supply/demand ratio for nuclear degree scientists and engineers from July 1969 through 1973. The need by private industry and electric utilities for scientists and engineers with degrees in disciplines other than nuclear science or engineering, as well as for technicians, nuclear reactor operators,…

A variety of technical occupations that involve biological or life science education are discussed. These technical occupations are divided into agricultural, biological, marine science, and medical areas. (MDR)

Described is the Staff College in Singapore, recently established by the 27 member countries of the Colombo Plan to provide training for technicians, conduct technical education conferences, assist Asian countries in technical curriculum development, undertake research into technical problems and act as a clearinghouse for information on…

This issue brief examines the gender salary gap in engineering, an occupation in which women held 10% of the jobs in 1995. Using multivariate regression analysis, various potential explanations for the salary gap in this field are explored. It was concluded that the salary gap is primarily explained by the fact that female engineers, on average,…

Evaluation of the impact of a highly publicizedbooklet, "25 Technical Careers You Can Learn in Two Years or Less," reveals: a low response rate from women; a significant number of potential candidates available among liberal arts students and adults wishing to change careers. (Tables illustrate research findings.) (AJ)

Paper is concerned with a UNESCO project, intended to apply the methods of correspondence teaching to newly literate and semi-literate workers and to raise them to a sufficient level to begin technical training. (Author)

The estuarine research aide curriculum at Charles County Community College (Maryland) emphasizes the practical development of skills through field work. (NF)

Recruiters are crucial to their employers, especially with regard to the recruitment of highly paid technical and engineering candidates. A poor recruiter can fail by not having the ability to judge personality traits and spot the things that will spell success for the new hire and his company. (Author)

Survey of industry shows diversified demand for technicians in both established and emerging technologies. Technical Education. (Editor)

Massive emigration from Jamaica of professionals, technicians, managers and administrators, and skilled workers has resulted in a critical shortage of a well-educated work force. If present political and economic trends continue, this problem is likely to remain for some time to come. (ST)

Describes a program that aims at increasing the number of women technicians in computer and other electronics industries. Discusses how more women are entering the computer field in Massachusetts, the stigma of technical work, typical assignments, lack of short-term courses, and recent responses to needs. (CT)

SUNY Cobleskill offers a two-year program in fish and wildlife management. The goal of the program is to train technicians to work with professional fish and wildlife biologists in the field and in the laboratories of both public and private fish and wildlife management programs. (Author/BW)