An analysis based on U.S. census data of labor market opportunities for young, inexperienced college graduates (out of school less than five years) over the last three decades and projected into the next reveals significant trends. These opportunities are measured by types of jobs held and relative earnings. Comparisons of government figures on…

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) publishes the official unemployment rate on the first Friday of each month based on a sample survey of 59,500 households called the Current Population Survey. Unemployment data for states and local areas are published monthly by the BLS in cooperation with the state employment security agencies. The primary…

The result of a series of studies by the Higher Education Research Institute (HERI) on the job market for doctorate holders in the humanities, the sciences, and engineering, this book represents 5 years of research on the subject. Chapters by Solmon, Laura Kent, Nancy L. Ochsner, and Margo-Lea Hurwicz include: "The Context of the Problem: An…

In this paper, the educational progress of Korean Americans is attributed largely to the effects of conflict between biculturality and marginality. This report examines the educational needs and problems of Korean American children and youth with respect to demographic and historical characteristics of Korean Americans and their evolving…

The report describes a Vermont project begun in 1970 and designed to assess the long term value of the Special Work Project (SWP), or Public Service Employment, as a vehicle for providing transitional employment to unemployed members of low income families with children receiving public aid. The study attempted to contact and interview the 609…

Concentrating on two regions in Lower Michigan, this study investigated criteria for identifying occupationally unstable persons who contemplate migrating; significant characteristics of this group; and educational deficiencies. Data on population trends, school enrollments, and unemployment were collected; interviews were held with 283 unemployed…

A coordinated approach to attain full employment in Hawaii remains a priority need in governmental policy. Manpower problems which began to mount after 1970 were compounded by fuel and material shortages in 1974. The report urges that adequate policies now be formulated to meet the problems. It recommends the adoption of a State policy which…

As a manpower development program, Training and Technology (TAT) combines the resources of industry, education, and government to offer skill and technical training to the unemployed and underemployed. This follow-up study is an attempt to collect and analyze comprehensive information about the post-placement experiences of TAT graduates during…

The combined impact of all federally assisted manpower programs in the Atlanta area was evaluated, with emphasis on outreach, eligibility, identification of needs and abilities, and screening for course assignment. In fiscal year 1970, training was provided for 10,300 persons and job placement for 5,600, although most of the estimated 70,000 poor…

Part-time instructors constitute a substantial proportion of the faculty at all levels of instruction. Community colleges in California are especially dependent on part-time instructors. Based on a survey of 243 (46%) part-time instructors at Santa Monica College, this study shows that most part-time instructors are committed to the profession of…

To determine the effect of Canada's tight labor market on occupational mobility, data were gathered on 361 students graduating from Ontario universities in 1978-79. Tables show mobility patterns (compared to those of 1960s graduates), university types, socioeconomic and sociopsychological factors, and job attainment by gender. (PP)

In discussing the role of education in assuring equity of opportunity for greater social and economic mobility, the conflicts among equity, open access, and the oversupply of educated labor are recognized. It is proposed that colleges can deal with these difficulties through improved advisement, instruction, and certification procedures. (AF)

Asserts that the Russian educational system is facing a crisis of confidence among its teachers and students regarding employment opportunities after leaving secondary education. Calls for educational reform in curriculum and instructional methods that can provide periodic retraining as economic changes occur. (CFR)

The Illinois Community College Board provided more than $3.3 million to community colleges during fiscal year 2007 to provide workforce and economic development services through their Business and Industry Centers. The workforce development activities conducted under this grant include customized job training on campus or on-site at a business;…

The main objective of the 1994-95 PASSAGE Newsletter project was to provide timely workplace and job skills information to Pennsylvania's adult learners, unemployed/underemployed individuals, adult educators, career counselors/trainers, and resource/training centers. The newsletter highlighted a variety of topics: classroom skills used in the…