A follow-up of 305 Alberta Vocational College graduates 3 months after graduation received 111 responses showing that 87 percent felt well prepared for careers; 67 percent were employed, the majority in work related to their training; and 78 percent of those unemployed felt their training would help them get a job. (SK)

Recent immigrants earn less and have higher unemployment rates than do earlier (postwar) immigrants and U.S. natives. Educational attainment and English proficiency enhance job market success. Spanish-speaking enclaves aid some Hispanic immigrants' access to employment. (SK)

Examined maternal employment decisions after birth of first child. Findings from 164 new mothers revealed that occupational status, family income, role commitment, division of labor, and job stress distinguished mothers who returned to employment and those who stayed home throughout first year. Financial need was most important reason for…

Two east London studies collected responses from 798 of 1,556 fifth-year students and follow-up data on 692 showing that those who planned to leave school were disproportionately white, male, and working class; males were significantly more likely to be in manual employment; higher proportions of black students stayed in education; and higher…

Interviewed 218 Mexican-American women university students to examine the timeliness of graduation. Found that the number of hours Chicanas work weekly is vastly more important than ethnic identity and nontraditional gender role. The number of working hours is associated with longer duration in college. Suggests that institutions offer Chicanas…

Reassessment of National Longitudinal Survey of Youth data showed that median male high school graduates do not immediately enter long-term jobs but secure employment of at least 2 or 3 years' duration in their early 20s. Those at the 75th percentile and high school dropouts take longer to achieve stable employment. (SK)

Discusses the background and reasons for career plateauing in children's services librarianship in public libraries. The profession's philosophy, the skills children's librarians develop, reasons why children's librarians do not often become upper-level administrators, and ways to maintain creativity when jobs become plateaued are covered. (13…

Data from 204 female faculty or faculty wives show that family life cycle (number and ages of children) and family migration significantly affect wives' employment status. Only extremely highly educated women initiate family relocation. (SK)

According to a 10-year follow-up of 178 gerontology graduates of Rhode Island College (44 responses), the majority never worked in the field and most had not recently worked in the field. Age, gender, degree, and prior experience were not significant. Most would pursue the certificate program again. (SK)

Reports a survey of Association of Schools of Journalism and Mass Communication member schools. Indicates high, low, and mean salaries for journalism school administrators, professors, associate professors, assistant professors, and instructors. Compares salaries by highest degree earned, rank, and experience. Breaks down pay differences by…

Event history analysis and a competing risk model of occupational attainment indicate that, for men, marriage and children at job entry have negative effects on job exits; for women, they negatively affect exits to attend school but positively affect exits for other reasons, suggesting that young women with children may consider parenting their…

Assessed exit status of older Missouri youths leaving out-of-home care. Found that most exited in unplanned ways, without employment or high school diploma. The most common living arrangement was with relatives. The number of placements and high school completion predicted employment status. High school completion or noncompletion was associated…

A study of 1097 employed Finnish adults found that 51.8% had recently participated or intended to participate in adult education. Those aged 40-44 were three times more likely to participate than ages 60-64. Participation was influenced by educational attainment and lack of know-how. Results suggested the importance of acknowledging the…

Examines the relationships between psychosocial development, involvement in career development activities, and employment status of college seniors. Relationships were found among psychosocial development tasks and participation in career development activities. Results support the notion that psychosocial development and career development are…

Longitudinal survey data from 1,258 Australian young people indicated that 44% were employed in occupations not requiring formal qualifications; those with degrees/diplomas and higher literacy and numeracy; more women were employed in occupations requiring diplomas; and fewer rural students achieved degrees. A model of factors influencing…