A study assessing job training by public and private schools is reported on. (BP)

The growth of community colleges during the 1960's has been tremendous. These colleges offer 2 years of post-high school studies to prepare students for junior year transfers into a 4-year college and 2-year occupational studies program for students interested in technical and semiprofessional studies. (BC)

There were 825,000 auto mechanics and repairmen in 1968 and the net number is rising at a rate of 16,400 a year. However, officials of the Automotive Services Industry Association estimate that 125,000 to 200,000 more repairmen and mechanics are needed now. Occupational problems and possible solutions are discussed. (BC)