Factors associated with the chosen occupation (door to door peddling) of many Syrians account for the initial movement of Syrians into and throughout New York State in the early 1900s. Variations in Syrian population density are explained in this article. (Author/GC)

During the last 30 years unprecedented economic growth and novel patterns of migration in Europe have increased opportunities and simultaneously destroyed established patterns of life and traditional processes of education. (Author)

During the 1970s, increasing health care demands resulted in a greatly increased work force and a need for highly skilled workers. Wages and salaries of health personnel remained below and absences above national averages. (Author/SK)

Summarizes statistical data illustrating changing family patterns, number of children with working mothers, racial factors, and child care trends and costs. (SK)

In light of current predictions of an imminent teacher shortage, this article suggests using statewide data collection systems to provide more accurate measures of teacher supply and demand. The Michigan Department of Education has implemented such a system. (Author/WD)

A description of the Nation's labor force participants in 1977 is summarized, highlighting the increase reflected by both the population growth and the continuing rise in women's labor force participation. Also, data are reported on the extent of employment and unemployment by family relationship. (BM)

The author presents his research into occupational mobility among middle-aged men. He did not find that racial differences affect the extent of the occupational change. Usually, the occupational mobility pattern is set by the first job held. Entry-level employment for youth seems to set the pace for what follows. (CT)

Discusses changes in the location of manufacturing in the United States during the middle part of the 20th century and explains how investigation of these trends can be used in geography courses and in geography research. Findings from the study of industrial location indicated that industries became less concentrated from 1940 to 1977. (DB)

A study to determine the extent to which adults in horticulture use the skills learned in employment revealed that although 717 of the 721 students surveyed claimed some vocational use of the instruction, only 151 used the instruction in a horticultural or related occupation either part-time or full-time. (LRA)

Despite child labor and school attendance laws, approximately 1.6 million young teens held jobs in 1979. The labor force participation rate of girls is fast approaching that of boys, although the latter are employed in more varied occupations. (LRA)

This article looks at some of the issues surrounding a potentially older workforce and reports on some of the creative solutions currently being advanced by employers, including (1) redesigning work schedules, (2) redesigning jobs, and (3) alternative assignments. (LRA)

Presented are the basic principles of personnel recruitment and employment for the water pollution control field. Attention is given to determination of staffing requirements, effective planning, labor sources, affirmative action, and staffing policies. (CS)

Discusses the economic value of postsecondary education in terms of subsequent annual earnings. Presents disaggregated data to demonstrate that for about one-third of all positions in the work force, returns on educational investment are substantial. (DR)

Although the position of women on weekly newspapers appears to be better than in some other sectors of journalism, women still occupy a lower position than men within the weekly newspaper structure: they generally are paid less, have less control over their newspapers, and are not as likely to hold management positions. (GT)

Presents employment patterns, personal background, and starting salary data from 757 graduates of 35 schools in this seventh annual study of employment trends for the graduates of media programs. Increased graduate placement in business and industry is a continuing trend. (CMV)