Australian census data were analyzed to determine how the transition to a knowledge economy has altered the character of jobs. Of 340 occupations, 84 declined and 64 doubled in overall employment. Occupations dominated by women and part-time workers grew fastest. The knowledge economy has had ambiguous effects; many workers are underemployed.…

The labor market for college graduates in Europe is better than for nongraduates. However, economists, engineers, and natural scientists fare better than humanities and social science graduates. Temporary positions are increasing among entry-level workers. (SK)

Australian girls (n=21) received 6 weeks of mentoring from 19 retail and information/communications technologies professionals, a structured workbook, and a career guidance workshop. Pre/postprogram data from girls, mentors, and school staff showed the program was effective in providing realistic, relevant information about growth industry…

As employment in the advertising industry grew, professional and technical jobs decreased and sales jobs increased. Long-range growth is expected to be twice the average for the economy. (SK)

Comprehensive data from alternate years of annual salary surveys in public universities were analyzed from 1979/80 to 1989/90. Pay compression worsened in some disciplines (business) more than in other high-demand areas, but not all business disciplines were affected to the same degree. Computer/information science and engineering have made…

Public administrators can deal with unstable nature of demand for information technology workers with (1) flexible and technology-enhanced hiring practices; (2) organization-wide commitment to recruiting; (3) bonuses and innovative awards; (4) professional development opportunities; (5) an innovative work environment; and (6) publicity. (Contains…

This working paper serves as a preview of the second in a series of four policy briefs that will explore the nexus between postsecondary education and workforce development. The completed policy brief will focus on a number of questions about California's workforce and examine economic and workforce trends in California, including projected…

College students who plan on entering the labor market can expect to see more job opportunities in the spring of 2007, according to information supplied by 864 companies and organizations to this year's Recruiting Trends Report. After two years of double digit growth, the expansion will slow to a modest 4% to 6%. Two opposing factors appear to be…

This report analyzes projected changes in population, labor force, and employment by industry and occupation for Florida between 1995 and 2005. More than 50 charts and graphs provide statistics on the following: Florida's population, labor force 1975-2005; employment 1975-2005; industry employment 1995-2005; occupational employment (general);…

This resource unit provides activities and resources for career awareness at the elementary school level. Student pages which can be used as a basis for activities are included for both primary and intermediate levels. The student pages are related to the following job areas in which growth has been predicted: (1) manufacturing; (2) foods; (3)…

In 1966, Pitt Technical Institute (North Carolina) began a training program in farriering (horseshoeing). Students meet 6 hours a day for 11 weeks. Most of the graduates have entered the farriering occupation and have found that the demands for their services far exceed their availability. (DC)

In response to the problems created by a diminishing energy supply but an increasing energy demand, this second in a series of national reports studies the linkage of vocational education and energy. Through an examination of selected literature with reference to types of energy resources, the author identifies the emerging occupations related to…

In order to get a better view of the demand for secondary trained numerical control personnel and upgraded adult machinists, a questionnaire was sent to machine shops throughout the State of Oklahoma. The questionnaire was designed to show the present level of employment of numerical control personnel, the anticipated use of retraining facilities,…

Responses to 281 questionnaires were analyzed from 171 fellows, faculty members, and practitioners to determine the influential factors in pulmonary subspecialty decisions, and at what point of training these career decisions are made. The specific role of medical school instruction or interaction in these decisions was of special interest.…

The Bureau of Labor Statistics examines job prospects in hundreds of occupations and publishes many books and pamphlets that explain which jobs will and will not be promising between now and 1985, i.e., the Occupational Outlook Handbook and the Occupational Outlook for College Graduates. (NQ)