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Download full textSIMON, ERNEST J.; AND OTHERS – 1963
THE STUDY COMMITTEE PRESENTED ITS REPORT TO THE BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION FOR USE IN DEVELOPING A "MASTER PLAN" FOR HIGHER EDUCATION IN ILLINOIS. INCLUDED WERE--(1) CHARACTERISTICS OF ILLINOIS' UNEMPLOYED, (2) DATA ON HIGH SCHOOL DROPOUTS, (3) THE ROLE, NATURE, AND DEMAND FOR ADULT AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION, (4) A RECOMMENDED PLAN FOR…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Dropouts, Educational Needs, Educational Planning
Illinois State Office of Education, Springfield. Div. of Adult Vocational and Technical Education. – 1978
A project was conducted to expand the career horizons of young women and young men, with particular emphasis on the increasing options for women. The first activity completed was a comprehensive report on the employment trends of women and the implications of those trends for women's participation in vocational education programs. A curriculum…
Descriptors: Career Awareness, Career Planning, Curriculum Development, Employment Patterns
Kjos, Diane; And Others – 1983
A study examined the relationship between defense contracting and vocational education in Illinois. During the study, researchers analyzed data from a variety of national and Illinois state data sources, including the Department of Defense, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs, the Research and…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Educational Needs, Employment Opportunities, Employment Patterns
Bloom, Janet; And Others – 1975
Seeking a better understanding of the position of the Library Technical Assistant (LTA) in the library world, this study presents an overview of the LTA in Illinois, exploring problems related to their training and employment and providing a general description of the LTA. The first phase of this examination consists of an identification of the…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Educational Programs, Employer Employee Relationship, Employment Patterns
Christensen, David E.; And Others – 1985
This overview of 34 mostly rural counties in southern Illinois is intended to: (1) provide a mid-1980s look at Southern Illinois and its potentials for those who want to learn about the region; (2) provide the basis for further study of the region's many aspects and potentials; and (3) provide basic overview material for those studying particular…
Descriptors: Agricultural Trends, Business, Demography, Economic Development
Arnold, Karen D.; Denny, Terry – 1985
A longitudinal study was undertaken in 1981 to examine the educational and career achievements of 81 individuals who graduated from an Illinois high school in 1981 either as a valedictorian, salutatorian, or top honors student. These individuals completed questionnaires and were given in-depth interviews. One pattern emerged from the data…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Career Choice, Class Rank, Educational Attainment
Illinois State Board of Education, Springfield. Dept. of Adult, Vocational and Technical Education. – 1980
This executive summary of a comprehensive study of health occupations education and employment in Illinois contains data on eighty-nine allied health and nursing occupations. Job definitions, educational requirements, licensing and certification, training programs, salary ranges, and job availability in these occupations are summarized in both…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations, Allied Health Occupations Education, Certification, Educational Needs
Woods, Harvey S. – 1978
To facilitate curriculum improvement and career counseling in the field of agriculture, a survey was conducted to determine the marketability, or job placement, of the 1977 agriculture graduates from both two-year and four-year colleges in Illinois. A questionnaire was sent to the 1,832 graduates and was returned by 665. In response to a separate…
Descriptors: Agribusiness, Agricultural Colleges, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Occupations
Johnsburg Public School District 12, McHenry, IL. – 1978
This curriculum guide offers a complete program for teaching pre-employment job-seeking skills that can be implemented in the secondary or postsecondary school. It contains 15 units on job search methods and job survival skills, divided into 40 lesson plans that teachers can use in the classroom. The material is intended to be integrated into…
Descriptors: Career Change, Career Education, Curriculum Guides, Employment Experience
