THIS PUBLICATION UPDATES THE "CAREER GUIDE FOR DEMAND OCCUPATIONS" PUBLISHED IN 1959 AND PROVIDES COUNSELORS WITH INFORMATION ABOUT OCCUPATIONS IN DEMAND IN MANY AREAS WHICH REQUIRE PREEMPLOYMENT TRAINING. IT PRESENTS, IN COLUMN FORM, THE EDUCATION AND OTHER TRAINING USUALLY REQUIRED BY EMPLOYERS, HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECTS OF PARTICULAR PERTINENCE TO…

THE PURPOSE OF THIS VOLUME IS TO PROVIDE A READILY ACCESSIBLE SOURCE OF VOCATIONAL INFORMATION WHICH ACQUAINTS THE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF JOBS AVAILABLE IN UTAH, GIVES BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT A GIVEN JOB, AND IS EASILY READ. THE 121 JOB DESCRIPTIONS ARE ARRANGED ALPHABETICALLY, ARE IN OUTLINE FORM, AND CONTAIN INFORMATION ABOUT…

THE EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK, NATURE OF THE WORK, TRAINING AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED FOR ENTRY, LINES OF ADVANCEMENT, JOB LOCATION, EARNINGS AND WORKING CONDITIONS, AND SOURCES OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ARE PROVIDED FOR OVER 700 OCCUPATIONS. INTRODUCTORY CHAPTERS SUGGEST SUPPLEMENTARY SOURCES OF OCCUPATIONAL INFORMATION, DESCRIBE STATE EMPLOYMENT…

Descriptions of 200 occupations from the "Dictionary of Occupational Titles" Volume I designate the area of work and worker trait group and the reference page in Volume II of the Dictionary. Each occupational description briefly outlines highlights of work performed, worker requirements, and training and methods of entry. Occupations are…

THIS SUPPLEMENT LISTS INDIVIDUAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORKING CONDITIONS, AND TRAINING TIME DATA FOR EACH JOB DEFINED IN VOLUMES 1 AND 2 (VT 003 654 AND VT 003 655). IT WAS PUBLISHED IN RESPONSE TO THE SPECIAL NEEDS OF ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS CONCERNED WITH MANPOWER UTILIZATION WHO REQUIRE MORE SPECIFIC OCCUPATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS DATA THAN…

SKILLS OR KNOWLEDGE NECESSARY FOR ENTRY INTO OCCUPATIONS ARE LISTED IN TABULAR FORM BY OCCUPATION AND INDUSTRY, FOR 16-17 AND 18-22 AGE GROUPS IN EACH OF FOUR SOUTHWESTERN INDIANA COUNTIES. THE STUDY FROM WHICH THE INFORMATION WAS DERIVED IS REPORTED IN VT 003 290. OTHER DATA ARE PRESENTED IN VT 003 288 AND VT 003 289. (WB)

This book, which is intended for high school students, contains descriptions of the top 250 jobs in the United States. Presented first is an introduction that includes tips on identifying jobs of interest, an explanation of the entries provided in each job description, and things to consider when making a career decision. The job descriptions,…

THE STUDY ATTEMPTED TO DETERMINE (1) WHAT THE OFF-FARM AGRICULTURAL OCCUPATIONS WERE, (2) THE PROPORTION OF TIME DEVOTED TO USE OF AGRICULTURAL COMPETENCIES IN THESE OCCUPATIONS, (3) THE NUMBER OF PERSONS EMPLOYED IN SUCH OCCUPATIONS, (4) THE LEVELS OF EMPLOYMENT IN WHICH OCCUPATIONS ARE FOUND, (5) THE OUTLOOK FOR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THESE…

"Exploring Careers" is a career education resource program, presented in fifteen separate booklets, for junior high school-age students. It provides information about the world of work and offers its readers a way of learning about themselves and relating that information to career choices. The publications aim to build career awareness by means…

"Exploring Careers" is a career education resource program, presented in fifteen separate booklets, for junior high school-age students. It provides information about the world of work and offers its readers a way of learning about themselves and relating that information to career choices. The publications aim to build career awareness…

Most of the job losses that occurred in New York City after the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center occurred in low-wage jobs held by lower-skilled workers. Many of those affected faced multiple obstacles limiting their employment prospects, including limited literacy and English language skills and a lack of "connections" to…

This document reports on the content model of the Occupational Information Network (O*NET), which is intended to replace the "Dictionary of Occupational Titles." The following chapters are included: "Introduction" (Michael D. Mumford and Norman G. Peterson); "Content Model" (Michael D. Mumford and Norman G. Peterson);…

By the time today's eighth graders reach age 28-29, approximately 66% will have had some kind of postsecondary education or training. There has been a dramatic upward shift in the education and skill requirements for all occupations. Access to higher education has become the threshold for career success. Elite managerial and professional jobs,…