The persistent poor make up only about a third of all the poor, and the rest are temporarily poor because of sudden changes in their lives--loss of job, marital breakup, or illness. The two groups of rural poor have different needs and will be helped by different types of programs. (JHZ)

Farm policy alone is no longer a sufficient development policy for today's rural America. Rural economies have changed over the last 30-40 years from reliance on farming to greater reliance on manufacturing and service industries. Rural economic development policies need to reflect today's changed rural economy. (Author)

Data from the Survey of Puerto Rican Youth was used to investigate the predictors of employment of Puerto Ricans, ages 15-29. Results suggest that older and more educated workers are more likely to be employed. Other significant determinants of employment were civil status, unemployment spells, and gender. (JHZ)

Addresses the status of engineering education for women. Discusses the changes related to both the image of women and the engineering profession over the past 15 years. Assesses how computer-aided engineering has made engineering attractive to women today. (TW)

A study of the patterns of employment and graduate study of recent graduates of five northeastern Japanese universities found differences in the patterns of the three groups (engineers and scientists, teachers, and arts and sciences majors), between men and women, and between the oldest university and the others. (MSE)

Examines changes in female labor force participation since 1950. Finds little difference currently between metro and nonmetro areas in propensity of women to work outside the home. Traces racial and age differences in labor force participation. Finds family situation and changing social expectations responsible for increase in working women. (LFL)

Discusses business-school partnerships designed to confront the declining number of high school graduates, the ever-worsening dropout problem, and projected shortages of technically skilled workers. Describes regional and national collaborative programs sponsored by Digital, Hewlett-Packard, Lockheed, and Atlantic-Richfield. Includes six…

Current employment patterns of and policies concerning part-time college faculty are outlined, and the advantages and disadvantages of using a high percentage of part-time faculty are discussed. (MSE)

The results of long-term follow-up evaluations of two youth pre-employment programs: 70,001 Ltd. and Jobs for Youth. Participant outcomes were analyzed using data from two follow-up waves. Results indicated that participants demonstrated initial earnings gains from these programs. Over time the initial positive effects decayed. (Author/LMO)

Examines impact of technology on school library media program development and role of school librarian. Technological trends (computerized record keeping, computer-assisted instruction, networking, home computers, videodiscs), employment and economic trends, education of school librarians, social and behavioral trends, and organizational and…

Presents a broad overview of Australia's diverse immigrant population, with focus placed on the work experiences of females. Analyzes census data to describe the following characteristics more specifically: education, English proficiency, labor force involvement, occupational niche, unemployment, entrepreneurship, and income. Reports that, with a…

Some of the uneven effects of the coming enrollment decline are delineated. This condition may be exacerbated by the competition for 18-year-olds from the military and business and industry. Statistical comparisons are included. (MLW)

Changes in women's participation in university education in Australia, as students, graduates, and faculty, are outlined with statistical data and analyzed in the context of Australia's economic history. Despite increased female participation at all levels, heavy imbalances are found to continue, particularly at the upper levels. (MSE)

This article highlights changes in elementary, secondary, and vocational schools, as well as in colleges and universities, that have followed the passage of Title IX. Discussed are changes in enrollment demographics, employment in education, athletics, and curricular options. Implications for teacher education are also outlined. (JMK)

Research analyzing demand for librarians in public, school, academic, special libraries, and in nonlibrary information professions, indicates that from 1983 to 1990, there will be almost no additional positions in traditional areas. Replacement of librarians will generate 9,500 to 10,000 new jobs per year. Footnotes and 114 references are…