Describes the skills and training needed, earnings expected, risks, and bonuses for the following occupations: video game designers, artists, sound designers, programmers, and testers. (JOW)

Provides descriptions of jobs related to desktop publishing. Includes information on salaries, labor market outlook, advancement opportunities, and education/training needed. (JOW)

Written job descriptions for volunteers clarify roles; serve as tools for recruitment, placement, and supervision; help in designing training; and can be used to deal with such problems as absenteeism or strained relations with paid staff. (SK)

College students (n=125) were asked to choose between jobs described by realistic job previews (RJP) and traditional job previews (TJP) under 4 conditions: (1) TJP high compensation; (2) both average compensation; (3) both high compensation; and (4) RJP high compensation. There was greater intent to accept the TJP job in all conditions except when…

Provides job descriptions and information for keepers and other animal caretakers at zoos and aquariums. Includes information about skills and training needed, working conditions, employment outlook, and earnings. Includes a list of resources for further information. (JOW)

Describes apprentice programs and discusses what it is and how to find, choose, and qualify for a program. Included are lists of apprenticeable occupations, the 25 most popular apprenticeships, commonly apprenticed occupations with highest earnings, commonly apprenticed occupations with most job openings, and apprenticeship offices for every…

Presents employment projections and employment prospects for about 270 occupations in the following categories: management, business, and financial operations; professional and related; service; sales and related; office and administrative support; farming, fishing, and forestry; construction trades and related; installation, maintenance, and…

Describes the duties, employment and job outlook, earnings, and education and training requirements of environmental engineers. Includes sources of additional information. (Author)

Discusses the changes in the work of probation officers and correctional treatment specialists. Includes information about job outlook, earnings, training requirements, and working conditions as well as sources of additional information. (JOW)

Describes training and curricula for plumbing and pipefitting certification. Discusses wages, working conditions, and employment and training opportunities in the field. (SK)

This study examined the factors that are related to collaboration between high school social workers and substance abuse prevention/intervention counselors in New York State high schools (except for New York City high schools). Constructs that were analyzed were high school social workers' perceived adequacy in working with high school students'…

The number of students enrolling in Computer Science in colleges and Universities has declined since its peak in the early 2000s. Some claim contributing factors that intimate that prospective students fear the lack of employment opportunities if they study computing in college. However, the lack of understanding of what Computer Science is and…

A counselor's academic guidance is critical because student stress levels are high due to increased levels of expectations that they perform at their best (Campbell & Dahir, 1997; Gysbers & Henderson, 2000). In the last decade, education reform has moved towards more standards-driven curriculum/a, basic skills acquisition, and…

This Guide provides basic information to South Carolina employers regarding the nature of college degrees. It covers South Carolina law regarding the use of degrees, how to accurately describe degree needs when advertising for a position, how to evaluate a job applicant's claim of a degree, the growing problem of diploma mill degrees, and related…

The role of superintendent of schools has become a hotbed of political focus in recent years. No longer is it sufficient for the designated leader of a school district to be an accomplished educator and respected person. In a climate of high expectations and blame placing, superintendents are expected to be all things to all populations. From…