The author examines the technological changes that are occurring in various job sectors. He investigates the past, looks at current conditions, and makes predictions about the effects technological growth will have on the job market in the next decade and in the twenty-first century. (CT)

Future health, physical education, recreation, and dance educators need to be aware of demographic, sector, and technological changes and their effect on career opportunities. Suggestions for examination of goals, philosophy, and opportunities are offered. (DF)

This article examines the structure and programs involved in human resource development. Examines occupational planning, employment policy, and cooperative resource development. (CT)

Addresses four questions regarding employment in the construction industry: (1) what have the long-term trends been, (2) how does the business cycle affect construction, (3) what are the seasonal patterns, and (4) what is the impact of these trends on workers. (JOW)

Industrial arts should use its enormous potential for experiential learning in the area of broadly-conceived occupational education. Industrial arts must also maintain its general education framework and reach beyond a narrow "crafts" focus. (SK)

Cooperative education programs can serve as strategies for resolving environmental threats and dangers, for realizing environmental opportunities, and for transforming the threats and dangers into opportunities. (JOW)

Discusses various aspects of new and emerging occupations: factors influencing these occupations (technological changes, demographic changes, legislation, life style changes, resource changes); and a process for identifying these new and emerging occupations (monitoring trends and collecting and processing data on these occupations). (CT)

Considers part-time faculty utilization in terms of: (1) events of the last decade; (2) six reasons for increased employment of part-time faculty (e.g., cost, flexibility, and availability); (3) 12 current issues (e.g., full/part-time faculty relations, staff development, and performance); and (4) suggestions for recruitment, selection, research,…

The Court's strong endorsement, albeit in a limited factual setting, of voluntary remedial preferences should give some aid to those seeking equal opportunity in employment. Available from School of Law, Creighton University, 2200 California St., Omaha, NE 68178. (Author/IRT)

Identifies potential societal changes and examines the consequences of shifting demographic patterns and job force composition for community and junior colleges. Emphasizes that two-year colleges are well-positioned to meet the changing educational needs of the coming decade. (CAM)

Emphasizing that training professionals must do some predicting and shape programs to meet the human resource needs of the future, the author discusses qualitative and quantitative changes in the work force. He also explores the effects of America's bilingualism, the rise of socio-technical changes and labor market changes. (JOW)

This special theme issue includes: "Perspectives on Work" (Supiot); "Work and Usefulness to the World" (Castel); "Work and Identity in India" (Heuze-Brigant); "New Perspectives on Work as Value" (Meda); "Decline and Resurgence of Unremunerated Work" (Le Guidec); "Work and Public/Private…

Explores language and legislative changes that have affected career planning for students with disabilities in the past twenty years. Similarities in the types of workers that were needed from 1974 to 1985 and the workers needed now are discussed, along with the impact on career development for students with disabilities. (CR)

The influx of minorities into the workplace requires attention to their participation in workplace training, to race relations and organizational culture, and to potential communication difficulties. Human resource professionals must address cultural diversity issues as they affect the attainment of organizational goals. (SK)

While women are making some progress, the structure of employment in higher education is highly resistant to change. Concern for women's issues is no longer a high priority for educational leaders. Both administrators and women themselves must be committed to the advancement of women in higher education. (MSE)