Longitudinal analysis of Los Angeles census data showed that recently immigrated Latinos were concentrated in poorly paid, irregular occupations. Their marginalization in these "brown-collar" occupations was accompanied by depreciation in median pay for both immigrant and native workers in these jobs. (Contains 100 references.) (SK)

Introduces six papers reflecting a research emphasis on four interrelated features of host societies pre-existing ethnic and race relations; labor markets and related institutions; government policies and programs for both immigration and broader institutional regulation; and the changing nature of international boundaries, (related to…

In the volatile and uncertain labor market, there is increased job mobility but less advancement and more tenuous links between training and advancement. Increased career discontinuity and short-term employment and less emphasis on trades also suggest that guidance and training should focus on flexible preparation for the market rather than…

New Bureau of Labor Statistics projections covering period from 1988-2000 indicate that number of college graduates will be only slightly greater than number of job openings that will require four or more years of college education. Near balance of college-level entrants and job openings should mean that moderate competition in job market for…

Describes sources and types of career information (publications, media, instructional materials, software, people, simulations, visits, and work experience programs). Briefly addresses selecting and using career information. (SK)

Discusses how the job market will change by the year 2000 and how the schools will have to adapt to meet its needs. (JOW)

The authors analyze labor market flexibility and adjustment capabilities of Japan and the United States. They examine the job shift to services and trends in wages, productivity, and exchange rates to judge the international competitive position of each country. (CH)

Corrects 1972 National Longitudinal Study data used in two earlier papers on education effects in subbaccalaureate labor markets. Corrections confirm most earlier findings. However, for men, the effects of vocational associate degrees are insignificant, whereas the effects of vocational credits earned are significant. Economic benefits may accrue…

The current labor market is plagued by skills and wage gaps. Schools must ensure that students graduate with skills that are in demand. (JOW)

Provides background on the labor market problems motivating the Clinton-Reich initiatives on training and schooling and briefly summarizes the proposed strategies. It also considers evidence supporting or contradicting the plan's assumptions. (GLR)

A comparison of the Israel labor market between 1974 and 1983 found that both higher wages and age-earnings profiles were related to higher education levels. For higher education levels, the age-earnings profile presents steeper parabolic shapes. An earnings peak for higher educational levels at later ages was found only for 1974. Technological…

Interviews with 286 employers and trend analysis of the youth labor market in South London showed greater unemployment there than in the nation. Employers had disappointingly low awareness of the Training Credits Programme; few hired youths under 18 because more adults were available for work. (SK)

Employment declined and unemployment rose in the second half of 1990; job losses were particularly acute in construction and manufacturing. (Author)

Includes "More Job Openings--Even More New Entrants: The Outlook for College Graduates, 1992-2005" (Shelley); "The Class of '90: One Year after Graduation" (Steinberg); and "Job Market Profile of College Graduates in 1992: A Focus on Earnings and Jobs" (Amirault). (JOW)

The majority of college administrators make their careers in one institution. This calls for conscious planning, ongoing attention to multiple dimensions of the college environment, and awareness of the ways one is perceived by others in the institution. These skills and strategies differ from those typical in an interinstitutional career.…