Occupational statistics provide necessary information for planning future changes in vocational education programs which are designed to meet the employment needs of the labor market. The controversial aspects of statistics-gathering (is it education's proper function and, if so, how should it be done) are discussed. (EC)

A group of 32 two-profession couples in three different age groups with children were interviewed together to determine if there was a relationship between their employment pattern and their distribution of family involvement at home. (Author)

Selected facts and research related to employment of women. (ABM)

The employment and career participation of women at all levels of recreational and park activity has been declining drastically and is likely to continue to do so. (MJB)

A summary of Part II of a two-volume study of optometry graduates conducted by the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry is presented. Part II includes the analysis of the graduates' licensure and practice establishment experiences. (MLW)

The employment of lawyers has increased rapidly, especially in the legal services industry, but growth is slower in government and for the self-employed. Continuing high numbers of graduates will keep competition in the legal field strong. (SK)

The author documents the increasing number of Hispanic workers in the work force between 1980 and 1987. This population accounts for approximately one-fifth of employment growth in the United States. The author states that Hispanic women have shown the biggest gains; their employment levels have grown at 250 percent the rate of other women's. (CH)

Outlines the changes our work force will be experiencing by the year 2000. (JOW)

Predicts bleak employment prospects for the college educated with verbal rather than quantitative skills. Warns of political dangers for the U.S. of a large cadre of educated unemployed and underemployed. Offers examples of unemployed/overqualified intellectuals serving as the nuclei of extremist political movements in other countries. Considers…

Examined data from survey of nonmetropolitan households (N=770 couples) to describe conjugal labor involvement of rural couples and to assess relationship between labor involvement and marital quality. Found that, when work situations of both spouses were considered, many couples either had no jobs or more than two jobs. (Author/NB)

The Assistant Secretary of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services discusses the office's initiative encouraging supported employment for the disabled. Accomplishments of the initiative include implementation in all states and territories. Employment trends favoring increased employment of the disabled include the need for…

The authors discuss changes in the labor market during 1987, including a drop in the unemployment rate to 5.9 percent. Figures are broken down by industry and information is provided on hours of work and civilian employment. They also feature a comparison of employment figures from 1913 and 1987, with a breakdown of types of work. (CH)

This 1983 survey of master's degree graduates in gerontology from 17 colleges and universities indicates that 65 percent were employed in the field of aging, were working principally in administrative positions, and had a median salary of $22,850. Most perceived the degree to have appropriately prepared them for a career in aging. (Author/BL)

Using the longitudinal potential of the Current Population Survey, this report provides information on changes in the labor market status of displaced workers between January 1984 and January 1985. Overall, persons displaced during the 1979-83 period appeared to be generally better off in January 1985 than they had been in January 1984. (CT)

Issues currently affecting employee training are the impact of high technology, worker adaptability, the communications revolution, job satisfaction, underinvestment in human capital, demographic shifts, and interest in productivity improvement. (SK)