THE PURPOSE OF THE STUDY WAS TO IDENTIFY THE NUMBER AND CHARACTERISTICS OF OFF-FARM AGRICULTURAL OCCUPATIONS IN OHIO. A QUESTIONNAIRE WAS DEVELOPED, PRETESTED, AND MAILED TO 7,847 DIFFERENT FIRMS, AGENCIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS IN THE SAMPLE. RESPONSES WERE KEYED TO THE STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CODE INDEX SO THAT CENSUS DATA COULD BE USED AS A PROJECTION…

THE DESCRIPTIVE RESEARCH METHOD WAS USED TO DETERMINE THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE ROLE OF THE JUNIOR COLLEGE IN PROVIDING NON-TRANSFER AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION IN CALIFORNIA. DATA WERE COLLECTED BY INFORMATION SCHEDULES MAILED TO 201 FORMER STUDENTS WHO ENTERED COLLEGE IN 1959, INFORMATION SHEETS MAILED TO DEANS OF COLLEGES OF AGRICULTURE, FORMS…

To determine educational requirements and opportunities for employment, 60 representatives of animal laboratories and meat inspection agencies were interviewed in a 30-county area in northern Illinois. The chi-square test, analysis of variance test, and Pearson product moment correlation were utilized to conclude that: (1) Substantial…

This research project examined management's attitudes toward government training programs and the subsidization of industrial training. Questionnaires were addressed to general managers but many responses were from personnel directors, presidents, vice presidents, and others. The basic research tool contained checklists, ranking, and open-ended…

With the current emphasis on opening employment opportunities in the construction industry to minority groups, attention has been focused on the industry's traditional hiring practices. This study has examined: (1) the extent of exclusive work referral systems in the construction industry, (2) the procedures for the operation of such systems as…

The nation's oversupply of highly educated people really represents national wealth, to be used creatively by business and industry. (Author)

This booklet provides information on job sharing that resulted from the research and experience of the Merrimack Valley Job Sharing Project. An overview of the topic considers the need for job sharing, employer benefits, types of jobs shared, job division, benefits, employer costs and savings, financial considerations for job sharers, perspectives…

The paper discusses work training and employability of the mildly retarded in Australia, and reports on a pilot survey of patterns of employment of the mildly retarded. Employment prospects for the mentally handicapped are reviewed. Factors seen as influencing the employment of the mildly retarded include psychological variables, employer…

FIFTY-THREE REPRESENTATIVES FROM GOVERNMENT, BUSINESS, AND INDUSTRY PARTICIPATED IN THREE CONFERENCES TO DISCUSS PRESENT AND FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN OFFICE OCCUPATIONS AND TO REVIEW A SYNTHESIS OF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICE JOBS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. THE SYNTHESIS, MADE BY THE BUREAU OF BUSINESS EDUCATION, UTILIZED…

To determine the need for a v"terinary aide training program, a study was conducted to: (1) discover the need for trained veterinary aides, (2) ascertain the type and extent of training needed, and (3) provide a sound basis for developing a post-secondary training program. Responses to mailed survey instruments were received from 159 of 500…

To further the development of agricultural education in Nevada, a study was conducted to determine the number and kinds of employees and opportunities, and the factors which inhibit or enhance agricultural education, and to make suggestions for program improvement and adjustment. Personal interviews were held with 363 firms and 30 government…

To assess and analyze existing business practices concerning drug use by employees and related employer relationships with manpower and drug addiction control agencies, a survey was taken of the practices of both employers and drug treatment programs with respect to the employment needs of drug users and exusers. To obtain results, questionnaires…

Results of survey by Macalester College revealed limited job opportunities for college-educated women. Indicates need for changing attitudes, among business community, college and professional personnel, and women themselves. Part three of three-part article. Other parts included same issue. (CJ)

The 21st annual survey of recruiting trends analyzed responses of 464 organizations and businesses employing new college graduates. Of those interviewed, 83.8 precent were businesses, industries, manufacturing organizations, and service sector employers and 16 percent were local, state, and Federal Government agencies and the military services.…

This report examines job market trends for new college graduates based on a survey of 618 organizations (businesses, industries, manufacturing organizations, service sector employers, government agencies and military services. Topics considered include: (1) anticipated changes in hiring trends for new college graduates, (2) changes in campus…