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Stevens, David W. – 1993
The 1987 publication "Workforce 2000" included the following predictions for the remainder of the 20th century: (1) the U.S. economy would grown at a relatively healthy pace; (2) U.S. manufacturing would be a much smaller share of the economy in 2000; (3) the workforce would grow slowly, becoming older, more female, and more…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Career Education, Competition
Kiehl, Melanie; Werner, Heinz – 1998
The nonnational population and labor force in the 15 European Union (EU) member states were characterized from the standpoints of size and structure, and the labor market conditions faced by nationals and nonnationals were compared. In 1995, the nonnational labor force in the EU totaled approximately 7.8 million; nearly 3 million were citizens of…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Demography, Education Work Relationship, Educational Needs
National Swedish Board of Education, Stockholm. – 1991
This report provides presentations from a seminar attended by delegates from all the European Community and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries to discuss policy planning for education and training. "The European Skill Gap--Introductory Comments" (Abrahamsson, Henriksson) provides an overview of the seminar and topics…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Education, Continuing Education, Economic Change
Parkinson, Kevin J. – 1987
A study examined ways in which Technical and Further Education (TAFE) services might be delivered to persons living in outlying areas of Australia. The study concentrated on the tristate area served by the Broken Hill, Riverland, and Sunraysia colleges. The following means of providing TAFE services were studied: self-study centers, residential…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Case Studies, Delivery Systems, Demography
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Education and Labor. – 1982
This congressional report contains testimony given at the first of a series of comprehensive hearings on the impact of automation on employment and the workplace. Included among those agencies and organizations represented at the hearing were the following: the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers; the American Federation…
Descriptors: Automation, Competition, Computer Science, Employment Patterns
Anderson, Robert – 1978
A study was performed to determine (1) the characteristics of unassigned recipients in the Work Incentive (WIN) program; (2) what services are currently being offered to this group and what services they need to increase their employment potential; (3) the amount of time they spend in this status and the frequency of their movement in and out of…
Descriptors: Ancillary Services, Employment Opportunities, Employment Patterns, Employment Potential
PEARL, ARTHUR – 1967
DESPITE THE CURRENT ADVANCE IN TECHNOLOGY AND THE RECENT POPULATION GROWTH, MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT IS STILL AVAILABLE, EVEN FOR MINIMALLY SKILLED PERSONS. A FREE, FLUID, AND "PEOPLE-ORIENTED" SOCIETY SHOULD PROVIDE AS MANY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AS THERE ARE PEOPLE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THEM. THUS IN THE HUMAN SERVICES, WHICH INCLUDE TEACHING AND…
Descriptors: Career Opportunities, Civil Rights, Credentials, Economic Climate
Braden, Paul V.; Paul, Krishan K. – 1979
Vocational education plays a significant role in the nation's economic development in terms of its capacity to make individuals more employable. It can respond to specific regional needs by producing the skilled workers for a rapidly growing industry. If, however, the industries of a region do not utilize the skills of the existing labor force, it…
Descriptors: Business Cycles, Coordination, Economic Development, Economic Factors
Wilber, George L.; And Others – 1975
Participation and status achievements of Spanish origin persons and American Indians in the labor market were evaluated relative to the participation of whites. An ultimate aim was to identify factors contributing to intergroup differences and to determine whether participation differences reflect discrimination. Factors examined were age, sex,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Age, American Indians, Blacks
Yavitz, Boris; And Others – 1973
In response to a request from the Manpower Administration of the U. S. Department of Labor, the book, authored by manpower researchers, develops a conceptual framework within which a labor market information system can be understood and implemented. Part 1 deals with a rationale and conceptual framework for governmental action designed to improve…
Descriptors: Career Education, Career Guidance, Employers, Employment Patterns
Kim, Sookon; And Others – 1972
As the second report on a cohort of 5,083 women between 32 and 46 years of age who were first interviewed in mid-1967, contacted by mail in 1969, and reinterviewed for the first time in 1969, three topics are considered in this longitudinal study: (1) changes in labor force participation, (2) interfirm mobility, and (3) changes in job satisfaction…
Descriptors: Adults, Career Development, Employment Experience, Employment Patterns

Braun, Frank – Comparative Education, 1987
Provides a detailed examination of the "Dual System" of vocational education--a system combining compulsory part-time education with on-the-job training. Spells out the system's strong points and main problems and discusses issues such as labor supply and demand, educational/vocational discrimination against girls and women, and problem…
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Cooperative Programs, Education Work Relationship, Employment Patterns
Coghill, Carey Cox; Kirk, James J. – 2001
The question of whether the online job market reflects the trends predicted for the job market was examined in a study of a random sample of 690 Internet job postings over a 6-month period. Each listing was categorized by type of position, desired qualifications, salary, and job specifications. Of the human resources (HR) jobs posted, 7.2% were…
Descriptors: Certification, Employment Opportunities, Employment Patterns, Employment Practices
MacAllum, Keith; Yoder, Karla; Poliakoff, Anne Rogers – Academy for Educational Development, 2004
To help all community colleges unleash their potential for workforce and economic development, the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Vocational and Adult Education sponsored the Community College Labor Market Responsiveness (CCLMR) Initiative. This project sought to develop and disseminate information and tools enabling colleges to keep pace…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, College Role, Labor Force Development, Economic Development
Alexim, Joao Carlos; And Others – 1993
This monograph summarizes the main structural and operational components of the framework for the development of vocational training in Latin America. Part 1, "Economic Framework and Population" (Orlando Luebbert), is an overview of social and economic indicators: population, agriculture, industry and productivity, the informal sector,…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Cooperative Programs, Educational Change, Educational Development