Employment Service project draws on varied resources to help ex-convicts. (Editor)

Expands and extends ideas from the market theory of private organizations to the politically more complex situations of public organizations. Uses the concepts of environmental support and policy space to explain the development of a human resources development program by the district offices of the Wisconsin State Employment Service in relation…

Recent rulings are reviewed and relevant issues discussed regarding discriminatory use of tests with older job applicants. (Author)

While recounting some of the flaws of presentday government systems, shows that by and large modern merit systems are beginning to move to rectify past inequities toward minorities. (DM)

The General Ability and Verbal Aptitude subtests of the General Aptitude Test Battery appear to be best predictors. Expands and verifies results of earlier study on subject (Montgomery, 1967). (Author/CJ)

Provides sources of information for older persons desiring to find employment. Describes Federal Volunteer Agency programs, the U.S. Small Business Administration program, and U.S. Department of Labor Programs. Lists several recreation programs developed for older adults. (RC)

Welfare clients were selected and half were randomly assigned to Job Club program. Of continuing clients, 87 percent obtained jobs. Jobs obtained by Job Club clients were more likely to be enduring, nonsubsidized, and obtained by job-seeker's own efforts. Method appears to assure employment to all participating welfare clients. (Author/BEF)

Describes a Job Club for still-unemployed students after graduation. Informal monthly meetings allow students to network; obtain moral support and encouragement; and get ideas, suggestions, and leads. Department faculty serve as informal brokers in bringing employers and graduates together and provide a support system for students during their job…

Details the views of author William Bridges on the future of jobs, the workplace, and employee practices. Addresses key aspects of labor market change discussed by Bridges in his book: "Job Shift: How to Prosper in a Workplace without Jobs." (SNR)

Data from a stratified random sample of 953 low-income urban women were analyzed to determine how they find jobs and the effect it has on subsequent earnings. Results show that although most find jobs through informal contacts, this has no effect on earnings. Those who recently left welfare were more likely to find jobs through formal sources.…

This article highlights the legal issues surrounding internships and provides information that may be helpful to college and employment professionals in administering their internship programs. (GCP)

A pilot project in rural Mississippi provided supported employment services to five handicapped persons. The project combined professional resources available through a community-based developmental disabilities program with existing community resources and social network systems. Project components, project development, and individual client…

A college placement office's systematic approach to conducting research on potential employers gathers information on industry, competition, company, position, and recruiter. The information can help job seekers compare their qualifications with company needs and develop effective cover letters and resumes. (SK)