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Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, Paris (France). – 1967
The papers and discussion at an international seminar of manpower and labor experts are summarized by G. Bowen Thomas. An interpretative essay, "Manpower Problems of An Expanding Sector," by Solomon Barkin, is also included. The seminar was designed to fill the information gap and to stimulate investigations concerning common manpower…
Descriptors: Economic Factors, Economic Progress, Economics, Employment Level
Urban Inst., Washington, DC. – 1978
This last of a three-volume report of a study done to assess the feasibility of large-scale, countercyclical public job creation covers the findings regarding the priorities among projects, indirect employment effects, skill imbalances, and administrative issues; and summarizes the overall findings, conclusions, and recommendations. (Volume 1,…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Employment Opportunities, Employment Problems, Employment Programs
Comptroller General of the U.S., Washington, DC. – 1977
This report for Congress recommends improvements in the federal government's system for processing the individual discrimination complaints of federal employees and job applicants. The content is presented in seven chapters. The first, an introduction, presents the scope of review. The second chapter on system planning and implementation covers…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Due Process, Employment Programs, Equal Opportunities (Jobs)
Bureau of Labor Statistics (DOL), Washington, DC. – 1978
Focusing on small business occupations, this document is one in a series of forty-one reprints from the Occupational Outlook Handbook providing current information and employment projections for individual occupations and industries through 1985. The specific occupations covered in this document include barbers, cosmetologists, funeral…
Descriptors: Barbers, Business, Cosmetology, Employment Opportunities
California State Dept. of Education, Sacramento. Div. of Vocational Education. – 1975
The guide was developed to assist those involved in implementing career education programs concerned with public service occupations. The basic instructional material recommended for all areas of public service preparation is presented in nine units: (1) oral communications, (2) written communications, (3) basic report writing, (4) basic record…
Descriptors: Career Development, Career Education, Communication Skills, Core Curriculum
Altschuld, James W.; And Others – 1974
The evaluation report is one of seven produced for the Occupational Exploration Program (OEP), a series of simulated occupational experiences designed for junior high school students. Describing the pilot testing of the simulation dealing with product services, the report contains sections describing the simulation context, evaluation procedures,…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Appliance Repair, Career Choice, Career Education
Hassid, Joseph – 2003
A study explored questions on changing skill requirements of small firms in the services sector that are internationalizing their activities. These seven European Union (EU) member states were involved: Greece, Spain, Italy, Ireland, Austria, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. The services sector accounted for a significant part of the EU…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Competence, Developed Nations, Economics
General Accounting Office, Washington, DC. General Government Div. – 1994
A study used two approaches to assess new college graduates' attitudes and perceptions about federal employment. The federal government's image and competitive posture among new graduates were discussed with placement officials at 13 colleges and universities. A questionnaire survey was administered to individuals who graduated during the 1991-92…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Allied Health Occupations Education, Bachelors Degrees, Business Administration Education
Oregon State Dept. of Education, Salem. Div. of Vocational Education. – 1987
This color-coded committee report identifies the skills and knowledge required by employees in the hospitality/tourism/recreation occupational area. The reports of four subcommittees focused on food/beverage, hotel/motel, recreation/leisure, and travel/tourism skills are also included. Introductory materials include a general statement of the…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Competency Based Education, Cooking Instruction, Dining Facilities
Mannocci, Virgilio; And Others – 1991
A study examined the knowledge and job skills required of persons employed in air pollution control (APC)-related occupations in Italy's public service sector. First, Italian legislation on APC and the functions/powers of Italy's public agencies responsible for APC were reviewed. The organization/operation of the public structures involved in…
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Case Studies, Comparative Analysis, Educational Improvement
Muskogee Independent School District, OK. – 1981
This booklet contains profiles of 15 persons working in jobs nontraditional for their sex in the vicinity of Muskogee, Oklahoma. The one-page profiles are all written by the persons holding the jobs and include such information as educational background, job searches, acceptance on the job, and future plans. Photographs of each person on the job…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Biographical Inventories, Blue Collar Occupations, Career Choice
Kaplan, Christine E. – 1984
This part of a 2-part working paper identifies and describes major occupational groups that are characteristic of high technology manufacturing and service industries as well as employment sectors that use high technology products in their provision of goods and services. The paper is based on a review of a wide range of employment projections…
Descriptors: Adults, Career Education, Computer Oriented Programs, Computers
Connecticut State Board of Higher Education, Hartford. – 1985
Information on job openings for college graduates in Connecticut is provided. Projected openings in the state for 1985-1990 are indicated for nine major occupational categories: clerical workers, service workers, operatives, professional/technical occupations, crafts and kindred workers, sales workers, managers/officials/proprietors, laborers, and…
Descriptors: Clerical Occupations, College Graduates, Demand Occupations, Education Work Relationship
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (DOT), Washington, DC. – 1976
The material presented in this course guide is designed to aid administrators in setting up and administering the emergency medical technician (EMT) dispatcher course. Descriptions of the overall objectives and scope of the course are presented, including behavioral objectives for eleven units of instruction covering the following emergency…
Descriptors: Accidents, Admission Criteria, Allied Health Occupations, Behavioral Objectives
Nicholson, Beryl – 1981
In Norway, there has been a change from net out-migration from rural areas to net in-migration since about 1970; however, this apparent change is a manifestation of changes in occupational patterns and characteristics of certain age groups. The rise in technical and professional occupations has been dramatic, and a particularly high proportion of…
Descriptors: Age Groups, Agricultural Occupations, Blue Collar Occupations, Career Choice