Two models of the relationship between higher education and work are examined (market model and manpower planning model) in light of available data on student perceptions of education and careers, how they make career decisions, kinds of market information available to them and higher education personnel and how they use it. (JT)

This document examines recent developments in strategic planning for employment, identifies key elements of strategic plans, examines issues to be addressed in implementing such plans, examines New Jersey's state plan in detail, and provides short sketches of the strategic plans for employment in six other states. Following an executive summary,…

The Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA), less than one year old, represents a promising start and demonstrates that Federal, State, and local governments can work together to help people with serious employment problems compete more effectively for jobs. (Author/MW)

This report summarizes the proceedings of a conference on manpower research that assembled a heterogeneous group of data gatherers, analysts, and policymakers to assess data and information needs, the usage of information by researchers, the policy implications of ongoing research, and the processes by which academic findings impact on policy. The…

The Southern Regional Education Board special reports on manpower and education are designed to aid the decisionmaking of two audiences: prospective students and institutional planners. The series attempts to fulfill the projects mission of exploring ways in which postsecondary education can adjust its offerings and degrees output to the…

A full solution of the employment problems of countries in the stage of development now existing in Greece, to a great extent depends upon the possibilities of achieving the accumulation of capital necessary for the establishment of new industries and other investment. It is important for Greece to promote economic progress in the different…

Describes Canada's Basic Job Readiness Training Program--a program which gives candidates (17 yrs. old or older) basic training in English and mathematics and in 62 other areas that will prepare the applicant for work. (Author)

The tasks of the European Social Fund, the European Economic Community's social policy instrument, were reviewed in l983 in the light of the worsening unemployment situation and the priority placed on employment and vocational training policies. (Author/SSH)

Contrary to reports, high technology is not likely to add large numbers of jobs for highly educated and trained persons. A policy of recurrent education must be established so that individuals can move from the workplace to retraining programs and back. (MLW)

Several documents summarizing research findings which have policy implications for vocational education have been produced recently by groups outside the field. In this article, eight of the major issues raised by these documents are analyzed. (Author/DS)

Discusses strategies to alleviate rural employment problems. (BH)

Asserts that it is a questionable claim that a widespread knowledge and skill shortage is causing current labour market supply problems, unemployment, or increased social stratification. Adds that the percentage of new jobs requiring high levels of knowledge and skill is limited when compared to low-skilled service industry occupations. Questions…

The California Postsecondary Education Commission recently adopted three reports dealing with postsecondary education and the economy, as part of its Higher Education Performance and Accountability Framework. The reports examined three specific measures: (1) Educational attainment of the population; (2) Links between degree attainment and…