Recent economic and technological developments have led to a growing international demand for highly skilled human resources. The increased competition for human capital has determined numerous OECD countries to take special measures for attracting and retaining human capital in such fields as: information technology, biotechnology,…

This research examines innovative solutions developed by the vocational education and training (VET) sector in response to skill shortages in the health sector. The study focuses on VET-trained workers in the health industry, and includes enrolled nurses, nursing assistants, personal care assistants, allied health assistants and Aboriginal and…

Looks at the Bureau of Labor Statistics employment projections that were made in the late 1980s and compares projected with actual employment for 1988-2000. Explains sources of errors and the conservative nature of the estimates. Contains an extensive comparison table. (JOW)

Describes secondary and postsecondary programs in electronics targeted to meet the need for 200,000 electric/electronic engineers and technicians that the U.S. Department of Labor projects for 2005. (JOW)

Profiles 10 health care jobs in terms of duties, work environment, education and training needs, and salary scale. Jobs profiled are physicians' assistants, recreational therapists, respiratory therapists, dental assistants and hygienists, medical assistants, nurses' aides, psychiatric aides, emergency medical technicians, licensed practical…

Occupational employment projections for 1990 were conservative. Detailed comparison of projected and actual increases shows that too many occupations were projected to have average growth and more of those expected to have rapid growth were underprojected. (Author)

Discusses the shortage of qualified information technology (IT) workers nationwide and the creative solutions that may be necessary at colleges and universities to attract and retain IT staff and leaders. (EV)

Discusses how the job market for scholars of Islamic history, culture, and languages has never been better. (EV)

Suggests that certification can help ensure a solid future for information technology (IT). Describes IT certification as the attainment of expertise in a particular field of information technology such as computer hardware and software. Looks at certification offered by Novel, Microsoft, and Cisco. (JOW)

Last December, the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education Coalition--a national organization of more than 600 groups representing knowledge workers, educators, scientists, engineers, and technicians--wrote to President-elect Obama urging him to "not lose sight of the critical role that STEM education plays in…

This study addresses the fundamental question, "Are Kentucky's public community and technical colleges training enough students with the relevant skills to fill job openings in Kentucky's middle-skill jobs?" By examining student interests in occupational programs, labor market demand for trained middle-skill employees, and their…

The "State-By-State Profile of Community Colleges," 7th edition, presents an overview of trends and statistics pertaining to community colleges. The charts in the first section of the book offer a national view of populations served, tuition and revenue data, popular degrees, and career fields. The state-by-state section provides…

A growth rate of 1.1% is projected for the labor force to 2005. Faster growth is projected for blacks, Hispanics, Asians, and other groups. Manufacturing and administrative support occupations are expected to decline. Service occupations will account for 12 million of the increase in jobs. (SK)

Niche programs are defined as specialized training for unusual occupations such as stone carving and blackjack dealing. Describes college-career and technical-education niche programs. (JOW)

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the requirement for automotive technicians will increase 17 percent by 2008 from the 10-year period starting in 1998. In numbers, this translates to the need for an additional 132,000 technicians over the 790,000 that existed in 1998. The nation is currently losing 10 percent of its automotive…