Discusses a workshop-correspondence course to train foremen and young executives in England. (AF)

Despite uncertainty over program goals, Mainstream is providing useful, satisfying jobs for enrollees. (BH)

A national health manpower policy should provide a sense of direction for those engaged in preparing the practitioners of the future. (HS)

Effective use of manpower resources is of vital concern for future economic prosperity. Author stresses the important role of further education and training services and the potential available through these active forces for economic as well as social progress. (Editor/RB)

This article discusses steps taken in meeting the skilled-technical hourly work force requirements for the construction and maintenance of a quarter billion dollar automated industrial plant in Jamaica where the rural background of trainees necessitates compensation for limited technological experience. (NL)

Notes that there is no firm evidence pointing to an acceleration of technological change. (JF)

The real retraining of the American work force will not come about through massive, federally operated job training programs. It will come about only when employers are able to look forward to a promising economic future that requires highly trained and motivated employees and that offers real jobs. (Author/SSH)

Discusses factors contributing to structural changes in developing countries and concludes that unemployment and underemployment are best countered by generating new productive activities, developing economic linkages, and stimulating an increase in the number of workplaces. Advocates cooperation among developing nations. (JOW)

Analyzes differences between youth unemployment and unemployment in general. Shows that while market unemployment has been moving downward, youth unemployment has been trending upward. Discusses community services for youth manpower development, schools and job preparation, and recommendations for improving the situation. (CT)