To demonstrate the feasibility of utilizing a commercial household service business to correct inequities connected with the household occupations, nearly 400 underemployed or unemployed persons were enrolled in a training and work experience program with a guarantee of employment for graduates. The project found that the exploitation of household…

This report provides a foundation for a practical action program to open meaningful employment opportunities for the culturally disadvantaged in state and local government employment. The first part of the report describes the problem and the existing legislation to give public policy makers and administrators an overview of the need for…

The effectiveness (in terms of educational services for American Indians received for dollars spent) of Johnson O'Malley (JOM) funding for the Center for the Study of Migrant and Indian Children was evaluated. The approach to the evaluation of the Center was based on the working definition used by the Division of Evaluation and Program Review of…

INDUSTRIAL TRAINING PROCEDURES ARE COMPARED WITH THOSE OF FOOD AND OTHER SERVICE INDUSTRIES TO ASCERTAIN RELEVANT TRAINING METHODS. HELPFUL PROCEDURES WERE--DESCRIBING EACH EMPLOYEE'S JOB BY LISTING HIS TASKS AND BREAKING DOWN EACH TASK INTO ITS SEPARATE OPERATIONS. THEN THE BEST METHOD OF TRAINING FOR EACH TASK CAN BE DETERMINED. A TIME AND…

Evidence suggests that the current public interest effort is limited mainly by the number of jobs available in that sector. Various methods of increasing the funding of that sector and thus, the number of jobs, are reviewed. (Author/WI)

Since 1954, the number of part-time workers has almost tripled, largely due to the increasing proportions of women and school-age youth. Service industries provide most of the part-time jobs. The article examines part-time work trends and some contributing factors. (MF)

Examines perspectives and strategies of formally established degree programs in public administration and concludes that the future of education for the public service is presently in doubt. Presents an historical overview of public administration and discusses myth, theory, and practice in public administration education. (Author/DB)

Provides examples of the diversity of jobs offered through public service employment (PSE) programs (funded under titles II and VI of the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act). It is noted that these projects demonstrate the flexibility with which communities can use CETA funds to meet local needs and at the same time provide PSE jobs for…

Presents a conceptual framework for design of business games in which output is in the form of service. The framework is presented as three separate systems--the physical, the financial, and the external environment. A hotel management game is used to illustrate the discussion. (Author/MBR)

This article documents the job gains recently experienced in the temporary help industry, and discusses reasons for the increase in demand for temporary workers and factors leading to the growth in supply of workers for temporary jobs. It also discusses differences in the occupational segments of the temporary help market. (CT)

Using a unit on personal care as an example, the author illustrates how career exploration can be integrated with subjects in the existing curriculum. A sample pre-test, field trip observation sheet, and personal interview form are included with suggestions for their use. (AG)

New curriculum formats permit environmental design students to pursue a wide variety of career opportunities. Architects are teaching elementary students about the urban environment. Four universities have redesigned their architectural curriculums to accommodate a public service option for year-round, full-time jobs and related academic work.…

Methods by which teachers may be prepared to teach modern science curricula more effectively are discussed. (DF)

Survey results suggest need for reassessment by firms of factors most important to students in recruitment. College major also plays part in student career planning. Tables included. (CJ)