Study by Virginia Polytechnic Institute of its graduating classes in a ten year program to trace the employment pattern of engineers. (Author)

Based on the final report of a study made by the National Planning Association for the Division of Research, U.S. Office of Education.

Analyzed 2,055 position listings in 47 issues of THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION to evaluate trends in the student personnel job market. Results showed a general downward trend in housing and general student affairs positions, an increase in admissions and financial aid positions, and a less seasonal job market. (JAC)

Due to optimistic job trends in office education, the business education teacher is ideally suited to teach career education. Students and teachers must be informed of the bright business occupational outlook as well as the capabilities of and the resultant professional opportunities associated with office systems technology. (Author)

Describes Work Introduction Courses that are directed toward youth whose academic achievement is low and who have other problems. Discusses findings of survey of students and teachers to determine needs, experiences, opinions, and background. (JOW)

Analyzes the methods of job information acquisition used by recent Korean immigrants. Indicates the Koreans most frequently use personal contact with other Koreans. Reviews findings from the perspective of labor market segmentation. (Author/MK)

Summarizes the findings and methodology of some of the recent innovative labor market studies in the private sector. Emphasis is placed on the micro-data study of the job creation process at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Similar studies at the University of California at Berkeley and at the Brookings Institution are also summarized. (CT)

In 1979 labor force and employment growth slowed from the rapid pace of the previous three years. The unemployment rate showed virtually no movement. Discusses employment by sex, race, age, and occupation, reasons for unemployment, and job desires. (JOW)

The Bureau of Labor Statistics has updated its projections for the decade to reflect recent social, political, and economic development. Three scenarios provide the range of possible growth paths. (Author)

Reports on trends in speech communication employment opportunities by analyzing job listings in the Speech Communication Association Placement Service bulletin. Notes that the three specialties in greatest demand by employers utilizing the Placement Service were speech fundamentals, broadcasting, and theater. (PD)

Highlights recent employment trends, analyzes the sudden steep rise in unemployment from the perspective of its differential effects on groups of workers, and examines other labor market indicators in an assessment of the economic downturn. (SK)

Examines the history of public television and decries the existing underrepresentation of minorities in decision-making positions and as local licensees as well as the lack of minority programing. (JMF)

Fear of physical and psychological harm is causing a significant increase in the number of teachers leaving the profession. The only solution to this problem lies in community awareness of the situation and community involvement with the teachers and the schools. (LH)

Career trends are changing among women, according to a survey of women registered at the College of Liberal Arts, University of Minnesota. Aspirations to traditionally male-dominated careers have risen along with the percentage of women willing to relocate. (Author)

This study predicted two measures of incidental employee absenteeism (absenteeism with pay and without pay) via seven biographical and six attitudinal variables with 195 employees. Results indicated paid absences were basically unpredictable, while unpaid absences could be predicted to some degree by certain variables consistently identified…