This paper, presented at the 58th annual meeting of the Texas Water Utilities Association, attempts to point out the need for manpower planning for the wastewater treatment workforce of Texas. As reasons for manpower planning, this document discloses estimates of 1400-1500 new jobs, 1300 of which will be in wastewater treatment facilities of 1 MGD…

This study collected data on the measurable qualities of Turkish science in terms of high level scientific manpower, scientific productivity, and scientific fertility from 1933 to 1966 and analyzed the data collected with the goal of providing a deeper understanding of the nature of Turkish science. Scientific personnel, including Turkish…

Abstracts of material covering a variety of topics regarding vocational and labor development throughout the world are presented in the fourth dispatch. Noted, in particular, are publications regarding education and training in rural areas, research, vocational guidance, and international instruments. The first section, News in Brief, contains 21…

This publication is a collection of 15 illustrated papers presented at a symposium at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, 1975. Manpower specialists examined the present utilization of manpower in each of several science and engineering fields. Past projections of supply and demand were compared with what…

Presented is a collection of eight short papers designed to supplement "A New Role for American Education." The first four papers relate to man and his environment, and the remaining focus on the needs and developments in Environmental Education. The papers are titled as follows: Man, His Environment, and Human Ecology; Environment and…

This special research and development project was funded by the U.S. Department of Labor to: (1) serve as an information clearinghouse and develop planning procedures for manpower agencies, (2) improve career opportunities for workers in the human services occupations, and (3) strengthen the U.S. Employment Service capabilities in the human…

By projecting the immediate outlook in Michigan into the forthcoming decade, a picture emerges of the social and economic status of non-whites and whites in the years ahead. The methodology used to project industry-occupational group trends of non-whites in Michigan is predicated upon a mathematical model consisting of four basic steps outlined in…

A Book based on a conference on human resources development held at Iowa State University from October 13 to 14 presents chapters on the following subjects: Theory and Concepts of an Active Human Resources Policy; An Experiment in Manpower Coordination; The Concept and Problems of Human Resources Development; Human Resources Development as a…

This document investigates the regulation of dental assistants in Michigan. Emphasis is placed on increased dental productivity from increased use of auxiliaries, utilization of dental auxiliaries, and educational and training requirements for certification and licensure. Results of the investigation indicate: (1) support should be given for the…

This report describes an analysis of Navy personnel as a subsystem of the Navy, functioning with the overall objective of maintaining Fleet readiness within the constraints of budget and manpower supply limitations. Manpower utilization and management techniques and options were examined and evaluated for their usefulness to an all volunteer Navy…

The Training Incentive Payments Program (TIPP) is an experimental and demonstration project designed to explore the feasibility of using financial incentives to stimulate more effective upgrading of the skills and earnings of low income workers in the private sector. Self administration is stressed, with incentive payments to employers based on…

Presented in this summary document are 17 charts and statements concerning youth unemployment. Topics covered include: (1) the ratio of teenage to adult unemployment rates, (2) the population explosion, (3) effects of staying in school, (4) state minimum wage patterns, and (5) the effects of a differential on family income. A recommended course of…

This report discusses the identification of seven key problem areas concerning education and human resources, describes how three priority problem areas were selected, and presents brief discussions of all seven problem areas. The three priority problem areas cover the potential of educational technology, the economic aspects of education, and…

Explores the implications for the educational preparation of home economics workers at all levels and the problems facing the profession in developing to its fullest potential. (Editor)

The plight of the Alaskan native is forcefully described here. Employers recruit outside the state, while native residents, able and willing to work, cannot find jobs. Meanwhile Artic oil discoveries threaten to compound the dilemma. (Editor)