The primary purpose of this publication is to provide impartial measures of the strengths and weaknesses of community college programs from a labor market perspective. Information from surveys and administrative databases focuses on: graduates' employment, earnings and employer-provided benefits; skill sets; and employer satisfaction with…

The labor-supply or work-effort response of male heads of families eligible for or receiving subsidies such as negative income tax (Graduated Work Incentive Experiment-New Jersey, Pennsylvania) revealed no sharp disincentive for male family heads. Any disincentive reflected was concentrated among the poorest stratum. (EA)

The labor-supply or work-effort response of the family unit of families eligible for or receiving subsidies such as negative income tax (Graduated Work Incentive Experiment-New Jersey, Pennsylvania) was analyzed by the measures of earnings and family hours worked. A significant negative differential was found for whites and Spanish-speaking. (EA)

There were 825,000 auto mechanics and repairmen in 1968 and the net number is rising at a rate of 16,400 a year. However, officials of the Automotive Services Industry Association estimate that 125,000 to 200,000 more repairmen and mechanics are needed now. Occupational problems and possible solutions are discussed. (BC)

Discusses the critical need for technicians today and projects the need of technicians by 1975. Technical Education is a bimonthly supplement to IAVE. (GR)

Recognizing that comprehensive labor force information is vital to the development of employment policy, the International Labour Organisation instituted a series of experiments to test the use of key informants at local levels to collect the information. The success of the approach requires international cooperation in providing technical…

The authors show how to analyze occupational supply/demand conditions in a labor market. They discuss demand analysis and supply analysis, and list their outcomes. (CT)

A labor supply forecast is developed for the U.S. labor market in the 1980s, focusing on the effects of the low fertility rates of recent years. That forecast is then compared with the Bureau of Labor Statistics projection of employment demand in the next decade. Effects of illegal immigrants are also discussed. (CT)

Subjects a corpus of predominantly United States news articles to deconstructive narrative analysis and finds that the dominant media representation of principals' work is one of long hours, low salary, high stress, and sudden death from high stakes accountabilities. Notes that the media picture may perpetuate the problem, and that it is at odds…

The relationship between vocational education/training (VET) and economic growth is complex. In less-advantaged regions with low skill levels, employers may adopt strategies accommodating low skills, creating a vicious circle. A more proactive strategy may be hindered by the new VET system in Britain. (SK)

Includes an introduction and 13 papers that address the following: nursing shortages; the role of technology in improving patient safety and care, simulating practice environments, and improving efficiency; and recommendations of conference participants. Many papers contain references. (JOW)

Discusses an International Labour Organization program based on scenario-building, regular reporting on labor markets, indicators of imbalances in labor supply and demand, and extension of manpower assessment and planning to the informal sector. Looks at progress, areas calling for action, and outstanding tasks. (JOW)

Tyler and others refute Hecker's 1990 article warning that the economy is generating college graduates faster than it is generating jobs. They argue that the 1980s labor market successfully absorbed new college graduates. Hecker expresses concerns over their analysis. (SK)

Indicates that occupational and employment statistics would be more beneficial if users had a better understanding of how occupations are changing and how employers are redefining jobs to use the education and skills of their employees. (JOW)

Data suggest that it is premature to conclude that management has succeeded in appropriating workers' knowledge, accountability, and responsibility for work. The labor market has become fluid and dynamic and no longer conforms to the traditional construct of an internal labor market. A refinement of labor process theory is in order. (JOW)