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Twardzik, Louis F. – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1976
If the characteristics generally ascribed to recreation--pleasure, enjoyment, and fulfillment--can be made available during the work experience, the quality of all life experiences will be improved. (JD)
Descriptors: Creative Development, Employee Attitudes, Job Development, Job Satisfaction
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Quinley, John W.; Hickman, Randall C. – Catalyst, 1997
Describes research studies focused on community college workforce development efforts. Displays the extent of training needs in general and specific workforce areas. Results were pooled into eight workplace skills areas using a weighting percentage procedure, with computer related, interpersonal/team, and critical thinking skills emerging as the…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Job Development, Labor Force, Labor Force Development
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Holtkamp, Jan; Otto, Daniel; Mahmood, Nuzhat – Journal of the Community Development Society, 1997
Evaluation of 78 multicommunity development organizations (MDOs) sharing economic development resources found that MDOs with higher levels of job retention were in areas with low per-capita income and more manufacturing. MDOs with larger staffs and budgets were more successful at job creation and retention. Community size and MDO age also…
Descriptors: Community Development, Community Organizations, Economic Development, Employment Patterns
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Haddad, Lawrence; Adato, Michelle – International Labour Review, 2002
Analysis of 101 projects in 7 public works programs (PWPs) in Western Cape Province in the mid-1990s estimated the public expenditure needed to transfer resources to the poor. Comparison of the result with that generated by a hypothetical, untargeted transfer showed that most of the PWPs outperform the benchmarks. (Contains 26 references.) (JOW)
Descriptors: Economic Impact, Economically Disadvantaged, Employment Programs, Financial Policy
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Green, Gary P.; And Others – Journal of the Community Development Society, 1990
A national survey uncovered 105 (of a sample of 600) projects that met criteria defining local self-development. The activities produced a variety of jobs for local residents. Costs and availability of credit were major obstacles. Local business/industry development projects tended to produce the most jobs at the least cost. (SK)
Descriptors: Community Control, Community Development, Community Programs, Cost Effectiveness
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Griffin, S. L.; Lowry, J. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1989
This article identifies segments of the deaf-blind population needing additional support to secure and maintain employment, such as the deaf-blind mentally retarded. Supported employment models are described in this context, with special emphasis on the individual placement model and its approaches to job development, worker assessment, training…
Descriptors: Adults, Deaf Blind, Employment Problems, Employment Services
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Bacharach, Samuel B.; And Others – Work and Occupations: An International Sociological Journal, 1990
Study of five sets of work process variables and their relationship to role conflict and overload among public sector nurses and engineers found managerial strategies appropriate for minimizing role conflict not necessarily appropriate for minimizing role overload. Some work process predictors may be similar across professions, and managerial…
Descriptors: Career Development, Employer Employee Relationship, Engineers, Government Employees
Howland, Marie; Miller, Ted – Rural Development Perspectives, 1988
Describes funding of rural economic development by the Urban Development Action Grants program, 1978-88. Examines program operation, distribution of funds by region and industry, and costs per job created. Suggests that capital subsidy programs that require substantial investment by recipient firms can effectively stimulate rural growth. (SV)
Descriptors: Categorical Aid, Community Development, Economic Development, Federal Aid
Barron, Daniel D. – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 1995
Collaboration by several school and library associations has resulted in a decision to adopt new job titles, job descriptions, and facility names. Reasons for this change are discussed and some insight into the process is provided by commentary from interviews. (JKP)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Cooperation, Interviews, Job Development
Nietupski, John; And Others – Education and Training in Mental Retardation, 1992
A more businesslike approach to job development, which stresses meeting employer needs, is encouraged for growth in supported employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Seven job development guidelines are offered, including research businesses to identify personnel needs and problems, and define services so employers understand…
Descriptors: Adults, Business, Disabilities, Employer Attitudes
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Sloan, Judith; Wooden, Mark – Australian Bulletin of Labour, 1992
The Australian labor market in 1992 was characterized by (1) high unemployment; (2) variability across states; (3) long-term unemployment; (4) government focus on infrastructure projects; (5) emphasis on training; and (6) enterprise bargaining in industrial relations. (SK)
Descriptors: Collective Bargaining, Federal Programs, Foreign Countries, Job Development
Squire, Jan S. – Library Administration & Management, 1991
Discussion of job satisfaction among ethnic minority librarians emphasizes the importance of four areas: planning, recruitment, hiring, and staff acceptance and retention. Factors of job satisfaction are described; ethnicity and ethnic minority demographics are discussed; and literature that addresses librarian satisfaction is reviewed, including…
Descriptors: Demography, Ethnic Groups, Ethnicity, Job Development
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McCarthy, Christopher J.; Lambert, Richard G. – Journal of Employment Counseling, 1999
Investigates relationship of preventive and combative coping resources to appraisals and emotions produced by taking a new job. Graduate students participated by completing inventories measuring variables regarding their last employment experience. Results suggest that preventive coping resources may affect the appraised desirability of taking a…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Career Change, Coping, Emotional Adjustment
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Cruikshank, Jane – Canadian Journal of University Continuing Education, 2001
Analyzes the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development's Jobs Study, which advocated a two-tier economy: high-skill jobs and low-skill, low-wage jobs to absorb the unemployed. Shows how Canada has adopted some of these strategies under the guise of structural adjustment. Advocates a social policy role for adult educators. (Contains 35…
Descriptors: Adult Educators, Economic Change, Economic Development, Foreign Countries
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Burger, Rulof; Woolard, Ingrid – Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 2005
While the political transition to democratic rule in South Africa was smooth and rapid, the economic transition has been slow and difficult. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the labour market. Job creation has not matched growing labour supply and the unemployment rate continues to rise. This article attempts to document and identify the key…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Unemployment, Job Development, Labor Market
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