Analysis of occupational data from the 1960 and 1970 Censuses and the Current Population Surveys for 1971-1981 reveals that occupational segregation of men and women declined more rapidly in the United States during the 1970s than during the 1960s. Most of the decline was due to changes in the sex composition of traditionally male occupations.…

A job description is a brief document that conveys to employees the importance of their jobs to the overall success of the day-care center. If properly written, it can contribute to effective employee motivation and supervision. (RJC)

Notes that there are more counseling personnel in the elementary schools than ever before. Examines similarities and differences among school counselors, school psychologists, and school social workers. Provides role definitions for each group, recognizes overlap, and urges that counseling personnel work together to benefit students. (NB)

The specific responsibilities of the school business official can be grouped into five major categories: (1) educational; (2) fiscal; (3) employee; (4) support services; and (5) other. (Author)

This article describes a technique being used by teachers that can be accomplished without extensive training. The final product identifies employment skills required by local employers and the existence of realistic related areas of employment. (Author/CH)

Vocational counselors (N=73) gave views of the effectiveness of seven types of occupational information media for themselves and their clients: career leaflets, memos, career compendium, audiotapes, videotapes, career files, and tertiary education handbooks. Effectiveness of various sources was thought to depend on the target audience,…

Discusses five interrelated roles for graduates of associate degree nursing programs (provider of care, client teacher, communicator, manager of client care, and member within the profession of nursing) and examines 11 assumptions basic to the scope of practice for graduates of associate degrees nursing programs. (CT)

Analyzed seven career guidance instruments to determine the proportion of nontraditional and traditional occupations for women included in them. Results indicated the proportion of nontraditional female occupations represented ranged from 32 to 75 percent. Implications for career counseling for women are given. (Author/BL)

Describes a study conducted to (1) determine the types of careers available to graduates of family and child development programs, particularly at the master's and doctoral levels, and (2) provide information regarding the graduates' specific placement in the labor force. (CT)

Helped to determine whether applicants for assistance from the state employment office view fast- and large-growth occupations with a hierarchy similar to that cited in the professional literature. The close relationship between occupation and social status was confirmed. Growth occupation information did not seem to influence or affect job…

Investigated the efficacy of a test of vocational knowledge to assist in decision-making and career-planning for deaf and hard of hearing adults. Results indicated that the type of school attended by the client influenced vocational knowledge scores more than any other factor considered. (Author/ABB)

Describes residential conference centers, types of center programming, staffing and organization, financial operation of the centers, physical facilities, how technology and electronics have changed the centers, and the effect of competition. (CT)

Careful staff selection, training, and review are among the methods the author recommends to home care agencies striving to provide top-notch services. Discusses measuring the quality of care employees are providing, accreditation, and the benefits of accreditation. (CT)

Defines tasks, duties, tools, and equipment used by numerical control programmers and operators. Provides educators with competencies that should be included in training programs. (Author/CH)

"Professional" and other occupational characteristics were selected as variables for predicting the earnings of occupational groups. Task complexity and education were significant predictors of occupational earnings. In support of some power theorists, the data suggested that some occupational groups derive additional earnings by influencing their…