This report updates the labor market information available for planning vocational education programs at the local and regional levels in Pennsylvania. To help identify occupational shortages, the report provides supply and demand statistics and projected 1975 employment by occupation for the 15 major labor market areas in the state. Additional…

A job opportunity-based curriculum planning model was developed for high school vocational agriculture programs. Three objectives were to identify boundaries of the geographical area within which past program graduates obtained entry-level position, title and description of position, and areas of high school specialization; number and titles of…

The document establishes annual and long-range program plan provisions for the development, expansion, and improvement of vocational education for youth and adults of the Commonwealth. It describes the bureau's long-range objectives and annual program provisions for service based upon evidence of manpower needs, job opportunities, population…

These guidelines for the use of labor market information are presented in order to improve program planning for vocational education in Pennsylvania by supplying necessary manpower supply/demand data. Once occupational needs are defined for a specific geographic area, a systems approach to program development can be utilized by vocational training…

This final report summarizes the findings of the National League of Cities and U.S. Conference of Mayors concerning CETA funded programs. It also examines three case studies in Chicago; Erie, Pennsylvania; and the Virginia Peninsula. The report discusses the need for cooperation between CETA and the vocational education system. Characteristics of…