A lack of data continues to hinder efforts to cure the problems of poverty areas. This project was designed to determine possible means to gather the needed data, so that program planners could make decisions based on facts rather than intuition. Although this is a case study of an inner-city poverty area of Philadelphia, the need for data and the…

This report culminates 2 years of a major policy inquiry into New York's manpower problems by the State Senate's Special Senate Committee on Manpower. Part One gives data showing unemployment by occupation, race, education, and place of residence. The effects on the disadvantaged of changing employment patterns are demonstrated, and various…

An 11-semester research team conducted an evaluation of the Concerted Services in Training and Education (CSTE) pilot projects in Arkansas, Minnesota, and New Mexico. CSTE is a direct action program which attempts to stimulate area development through coordination of services and programs at local and national levels. Using an evaluative model…

The Canadian Council on Rural Development, established in December of 1965 as an advisory body to the Minister of Forestry and Rural Development, was created (1) to provide a means for exploration of new dimensions and concepts; (2) to stimulate public discussion on basic policy issues and problems; (3) to prepare and disseminate improved…

American textbook publishers, meeting with representatives from government, education, the library field, and other sectors, held a two-day conference to consider curriculum needs, instructional materials, and research in progress in adult basic education and job skills training. Separate panel discussions centered on existing instructional…

Programs in two southeastern communities were established to develop community resource persons who could facilitate the initiation of comprehensive manpower development and utilization programs. Major problems inhibiting the development of such manpower programs were fragmentation of social welfare program and lack of total community concern and…

This article, in two parts, presents information as a foundation for an integrated approach to utilization and employment of Alaskan manpower in the construction and maintenance of the trans-Alaska pipeline, and the continuing exploration and development of the petroleum fields. The four primary manpower sources for petroleum related employment in…

This study sought to formulate a foundation for a Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) adult education program in "Black Identity." Adult educators may play a unique role in the program, serving as a bridge between the black community and the larger American society. The Danish folk schools and the Opportunities Industrialization Center in…

The purpose of the study was to obtain possible insights into the substantive or procedural facets associated with the proposed development in the United States of intermediate health professionals (defined as personnel involved in diagnosis and treatment of disease through direct patient contact who have had less than the professional education…

Prepared by the State Department of Employment and Social Services (Research and Analysis Division) and the Rural Manpower Staff, this 1973 annual report provides a summary and review of the activities of Maryland's Rural Manpower Services Program. The report briefly gives: (1) a statement on the program's administrative organization and…

This is a report of a comprehensive evaluation of the Arizona Job Colleges and provides an analysis of the effectiveness of AJC with respect to improving the client family's life; specifically, in their job and income, family activities, community activities, material well being, good consumer practices, and attitudes and outlook on life. The…

The data presented in this document are the results of a survey of physician extenders currently practicing in Michigan as of November 1973. "Physician extender" is a term used for personnel who assist or collaborate with the physician in providing patient care, which means that nurses with additional training who are functioning in…

The most obvious factor common to the Spanish Speaking is their lack of control and minimal influence over institutions and programs affecting them. This characterizes their situation as one of subordination to the dominant culture's external powers, followed by the denial of occupational opportunities which are manifested in the high unemployment…

The expected expansion of Manpower Training and Placement Programs, particularly of the work incentive type, could have a significant impact on wage ratings and hiring standards in the low-wage sector of the economy. To answer this question an extensive three-phase project was formulated. This study (the first phase) was designed to ascertain if…

An industry-focused upgrading model, based upon job redesigns of entry-level and higher skill positions and a multi-step diagonal/vertical progression ladder was installed in a company having a 150-employee blue collar work force. The model provided for rapid promotion and wage increases of both present employees and new hires, supported by skills…