Guidelines for providing opportunities to qualified Canadians for employment at Canadian universities are presented. It is emphasized that to avoid governmental interference and possible regulation in this area, efforts should be made to inform Canadians of openings at Canadian Universities by means of advertisements in the "C.A.U.T.…

This speech discusses various aspects of a placement director's work in a large community college. A successful placement director is an ambitious extrovert. Placement requires an ample budget, and approximately 1,000 square feet of space for offices and parking. Students should be helped to prepare resumes and the placement director should…

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…

Tested the employment market for graduates in view of the reduced hiring that takes place at most corporations. Found that small businesses offered new job opportunities for graduates if colleges created good relationships with them. Offers recommendations for college placement counselors. (Author/KS)

This document is an update of the performance of North Carolina Community Colleges in the year 2002 and it focuses on how despite challenges such as a recession and major layoffs, the community college system has improved the future of North Carolina by creating new programs. These programs include the New and Expanding Industry Training Program,…

Report of a survey of women's experiences with temporary help services (THS). Includes a discussion of the benefits, employee needs and characteristics, and the advantages and disadvantages of THS agencies. (WL)

The purpose of this guidebook is to provide practical information to assist state and local aging agencies in developing strategic relationships with businesses in their communities. The goals of the guidebook are: to spark the aging network's interest in developing and expanding public/private partnerships in the area of older worker employment;…

This resource/training document addresses innovative employment strategies for individuals with disabilities and their implications for rehabilitation, and provides information on model programs to assist state rehabilitation agencies, employers, and potential employers to identify effective strategies and networks to develop cooperative programs…

This paper is intended to help those in a position to provide workers who are displaced by layoffs or plant shutdowns with assistance in adjusting to unemployment and finding new employment. The first section presents a summary of the transformation of the American labor market, showing the effects of economic and technological changes on the…

Placement services and employee recruiting for college graduates have become major enterprises. Organized employment assistance consists of (1) college placement services, (2) personnel departments within businesses, (3) traditional employment agencies paid by employers, and (4) agencies paid by the client for individual job searches. Although…

A SYSTEM, MANPOWER, AND TALENT CLEARINGHOUSE (MATCH), IS PROPOSED AS A SINGLE MECHANISM FOR BRINGING TOGETHER EMPLOYERS AND WOULD-BE EMPLOYEES IN HIGHER EDUCATION. THIS SYSTEM WOULD CONSIST OF A LIST OF VACANCIES AND THEIR DESCRIPTORS, A LIST OF CANDIDATES AND THEIR QUALIFICATIONS, AND A LINKAGE TO UNITE THEM. INITIALLY, THE LINKAGE WOULD CONSIST…

The National Urban Coalition conducted this evaluation to determine the manner in which the provisions of the Emergency Employment Act of 1971 have been carried out, the problems raised by legislative and administrative guidelines, and the difficulties experienced in implementing projects locally. Some major findings were: (1) The Labor Department…

Reporting the events of the meeting of the President's Committee on Employment of the Handicapped, the text includes speeches by Chairman Russell, Senator Bob Dole, Secretary of Labor Schultz, Rene Carpenter, Mr. Lustenberger of the W.T. Grant Company, W.F. Schnitzler of the AFL-CIO, Mrs. Koontz of the Department of Labor, Dr. Harlem, President of…

Development of permanent part time employment is seen as a solution to employer needs and the changing life style of women; opportunities exist in banking, retail sales, education, and government agencies. Development of such positions will demand from employers and employment services the assessing of jobs for part time potential, publicizing…

Outlines benefits of being a temporary employee and provides examples of temporary work. History and current practices of the temporary employment field are reviewed. Examines services offered by three major contractors and other smaller groups. Suggests ways of getting temporary jobs. (CSS)