The first part of this paper provides a review of the current debate regarding labor market discrimination of women in terms of pay and occupational choice. A review of the various causal factors offered in explaining this discrimination is given. The second part of the paper is concerned with the quality of work obtained by women and men in two…

Discusses demand for chemists and chemical engineers in 1986 and the first half of 1987. Examines the employment outlook by degree, time of year, industry, and institution. Makes predictions for the next year. Examines the starting salaries for B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. chemists. Discusses inequities by degree, experience, and gender. (CW)

Designed as a guidance tool for secondary and postsecondary students and adults, the Vital Information for Education and Work (VIEW) manual offers occupational and training information on occupations with employment opportunities in New Hampshire. The manual is made up of "VIEW Scripts" which are organized by occupational clusters into…

This user guide is designed to assist students using the Vital Information for Education and Work (VIEW) manual. An introduction reviews the VIEW program, describes how to start a career exploration process, defines career exploration, and explains the kinds of information contained in the VIEW scripts (two-page job descriptions contained in the…

In next 15 years, economy will grow more slowly than it did in 1980s because of slow growth in labor force. Service industry will provide most of new jobs, and higher educational attainment will be needed to enable people to compete in an increasingly diverse labor force. (Includes projections and expected competition for about 250 occupations.)…

This curriculum guide was developed to provide high school students in Tennessee with an overview of various occupations, including educational requirements, expected labor supply and demand, wages, and job duties. In the first section, the guide describes the types of jobs in 13 career clusters: art, design, and communications; business and…

Beginning with a glance at Montana's past, this publication looks to the state's future in terms of demographic patterns, employment growth, technological changes, educational needs, and workplace changes. Population, work force, and employment projections are compared with national trends. Productivity and job changing are considered, and…

This document reports a project to define, identify, and describe new and emerging occupations in Nebraska and disseminate that information to vocational education program and curriculum planners. Chapter 1 describes the background, problem, and purpose of the project. Chapter 2 sets forth the objectives and discusses procedures for developing a…

This guide to Minnesota training resources for adults seeking new employment opportunities provides an overview of careers, wages, job availability, and necessary training. Occupations are described in these areas: medical careers; office professions; technical careers; art, writing, and media careers; service careers---food, hair, police;…

Policy and practice in the employment of college and university graduates in business and industry were investigated in 1982 with a sample of 251 well-known companies. All but a few were national, large or medium-sized corporations representing 29 states and Washington, DC. Almost half of the respondents stated that business was worse in 1982, 25…

This counselor's guide is designed for use with the Vital Information Education and Work (VIEW) manual. An introduction reviews the VIEW program and the role of the counselor, providing a sample of general questions that can be answered through use of the VIEW scripts (two-page job descriptions contained in the VIEW manual). An explanation follows…

Project ACT (Access to Careers in Technology) is helping Boston women discover opportunities in technical careers. The multiphase prevocational program includes workshops providing occupational information, counseling to overcome real and psychological barriers to male-dominated fields and training in job search skills. (SK)

The South Asia Panel of the National Council on Foreign Languages and International Studies reports on the need for specialists in the languages and cultures of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, and the Maldives. Two categories of specialists are discussed: (1) individuals in government, mission, etc., in…

This three-part book provides an overview of 500 occupations. The book is organized into three parts. Part I introduces the following seven occupational classification systems, along with their manuals and dictionaries: an observational classification system, Roe's Classification System, Holland's Classification System, the Standard Occupational…

Designed to acquaint both students and experienced graduates with services, sources of information, and organizations that can supply guidance in selecting, obtaining, and changing careers. Various directories listed under "General Information" include the names of organizations that employ chemists and chemical engineers. (CW)