The Commonwealth of Virginia, as with other states, operates a panoply of programs whose objectives, either directly or indirectly, are to develop the state's workforce. Some programs enhance the skills of Virginians through training or formal education; whereas other programs, such as the Employment Service, attempt to facilitate the employment…

A broad overview of the changing relationships between employers and the Employment Service is presented, with special emphasis on the need for increased cooperation. The National Employers Committee report and a private consulting firm report are discussed. (SA)

Employment program of state public employment services uses other agencies in rural communities to place workers where needed. (MF)

This paper discusses the implications of the shift from an employment personnel work model to that of a developmental rehabilitative health model on the part of state employment services. (Author)

The Community College of Baltimore County, in collaboration with the Baltimore County Department of Social Services (DSS), and HumanIm, prepares welfare applicants to find and retain employment to improve their lives. The intensive educational program, known as "New Rules of Business," utilizes the constructivism approach to learning,…

Early debate over employment service echoed contending demands of liberty and order. (Editor)

Special Labor Force Report shows that most jobseekers tend to apply directly to prospective employers; women try newspaper ads more often than men. (Editor)

A Denver job clinic which brought together employers and 4,000 veterans is described. (BH)

Provides sources of information about apprenticeships, including the addresses of the state employment services. (BH)

Presents opinions of two college placement officers and two representatives from business on third-party employment services. Discusses pros and cons. Includes a sample of a third-party job-vacancy announcement, a list of issues to explore when dealing with third-party recruiters, and two universities' notices to third-party employment services.…

Findings from an analysis of the characteristics and services of community rehabilitation providers (CRPs) in the early years of the 21st century are presented. Services provided by CRPs can be categorized along two dimensions: purpose (work, nonwork) and setting (facility-based, community). The number of individuals with disabilities present…

Several questions were investigated regarding the placement rates of counseled and uncounseled employment security applicants. In general, as the number of counseling interviews increased there was a corresponding increase in the placement rate. (Author)

UNDER THE UNITED STATES EMPLOYMENT SERVICE'S JOB OPPORTUNITIES INFORMATION PROGRAM, STATE EMPLOYMENT SERVICE AGENCIES HAVE SURVEYED AND REPORTED ON JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND OTHER MANPOWER INFORMATION FOR THEIR AREAS. THIS DIRECTORY LISTS TWO PRINCIPAL TYPES OF STUDIES DEVELOPED AS A PART OF THIS PROGRAM--OCCUPATIONAL GUIDES AND AREA SKILL SURVEYS.…

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