Identifies potential societal changes and examines the consequences of shifting demographic patterns and job force composition for community and junior colleges. Emphasizes that two-year colleges are well-positioned to meet the changing educational needs of the coming decade. (CAM)

Emphasizing that training professionals must do some predicting and shape programs to meet the human resource needs of the future, the author discusses qualitative and quantitative changes in the work force. He also explores the effects of America's bilingualism, the rise of socio-technical changes and labor market changes. (JOW)

Describes and gives ordering information for publications available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' continuing program to collect and disseminate information about occupations and employment trends for use by students, counselors, and labor force analysts. Includes Occupational Outlook Handbook, Occupational Outlook Quarterly, Occupational…

The results of a questionnaire study that sought to identify relationships and patterns among the resignations of deans in schools of social work are reported. Seven sources of pressure are identified: fund raising, faculty, inability to pursue professional goals, insufficient time and/or administrative support, university administration, personal…

A survey of 1976-78 graduates shows almost three-quarters in the labor force, with average salaries of $14,610 (men) and $12,020 (women). Unemployment rates were 9.8 percent (men) and 6.1 percent (women), higher for 1978 graduates. Over 40 percent pursued further training. Program implications are discussed. (MSE)

Data from a 1977 survey designed to measure the quality of employment in America are compared with data from surveys in 1969 and 1973, providing trends over an eight-year period. The 1977 survey shows declines both in job satisfaction and in workers' desires to stay in their present employments. (MF)

Explains that the High-Technology Recruitment Index, a source of information on employment demand for engineers and scientists, shows a very healthy job market for scientific and technical professionals. This has been the case for almost a year, although a decline in the trend in the near future is presented. (GA)

Focuses on older men who continue to work after sixty. Examines major factors that contribute to the older worker's decision to remain on the job and how these factors reflect employment characteristics. Emphasizes reasons for industry and occupational employment patterns of older workers. (CSS)

Abstracts a number of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) publications. For example, reviews seven current employment analysis documents, one employment structure and trends document, and one wages and industrial relations document. Provides other reference sources. Describes five types of BLS surveys on straight-time earnings and establishment…

Discusses how Asian Americans are faring in the job market, focusing on the three largest subgroups: the Japanese, Chinese, and Pilipinos. The information on which this discussion is based comes from "A Study of Selected Socio-economic Characteristics of Ethnic Minorities Based on the 1970 Census, Volume II; Asian Americans," prepared by Urban…

Describes the history of the Pilipino Americans in the United States as the story of "old timers of the Sacada," the first wave of immigrants; of the second wave, the veterans of World War II and their families; and the story of the "brain drain," the third wave of immigrants. Asserts that Pilipino Americans face many problems, including subtle…

Argues that "those blacks with college degrees not only are more employable but they are also more employed." Cites evidence that the higher the level of education, the greater the gain in income, that incomes increase most for those with the most education, and that blacks do best financially when they are highly educated. (Author/JM)

Describes a project to develop and implement a system of followup for Alabama's secondary agribusiness education terminees (graduates and dropouts). Describes the objectives of this project, the instrument, and the sample, return, and results of the first Occupational Patterns and Program Assessment Survey (of 1973-74 terminees). (HD)

In the study reported, the labor force characteristics of the nation's 16.2 million teen-agers (aged 16 to 19) are reviewed and evaluated for three types of area: central cities, suburban rings, and nonmetropolitan areas. Tables give data on teen-age employment and unemployment, comparing sex, race, and occupational groups. (Author/AJ)

Specific tactics for blunting affirmative action in the university are organized in five categories: obliterate or contain responsibility, delay responsibility, develop and operate recruitment efforts designed to fail, recruit minorities and women so they will subsequently fail, and delegitimize applicants. (Author)