Occupational Literacy Education

Occupational Literacy Education
Author: R. Timothy Rush
Publisher:
Total Pages: 172
Release: 1986
Genre: Education
ISBN:

Intended for teachers of adult basic education as well as teachers in job retraining programs, this book focuses on the development of written and oral language competencies required in occupational and training settings. The first four chapters offer a concise synthesis of recent research on adult learning and on workplace literacy for ten occupations: account clerk, auto mechanic, draftsman, electrician, heating/air conditioning mechanic, industrial maintenance mechanic, licensed practical nurse, machine tool operator, secretary, and welder. The fifth chapter presents instructional strategies and techniques for the development of job related skills in these occupations, and the sixth chapter discusses methods and information for technical vocabulary development. The appendixes include lists of high frequency and technical words often used in the ten occupations. (HOD)

Hard Labor

Hard Labor
Author: Joel F. Handler
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 278
Release: 2019-11-20
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 131746981X

An in-depth view of the world of low-wage women workers, this expert presentation by authors actively involved in the field provides a realistic picture of the women and the issues as well as suggested strategies and innovations. The book covers a wide range of topics, including getting and keeping a job, struggling to balance the demands of work and family, health care, child care, and unemployment. It is set in the context of both welfare reform and the low-wage labor market and incorporates both self-employment and micro-business enterprise.

Occupational Outlook Handbook 2010-2011 (Paperback)

Occupational Outlook Handbook 2010-2011 (Paperback)
Author: Labor Dept. (U.S.), Bureau of Labor Statistics
Publisher: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Total Pages: 900
Release: 2010
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780160843174

An important resource for employers, career counselors, and job seekers, this handbook contains current information on today's occupations and future hiring trends, and features detailed descriptions of more than 250 occupations. Find out what occupations entail their working conditions, the training and education needed for these positions, their earnings, and their advancement potential. Also includes summary information on 116 additional occupations.

150 Great Tech Prep Careers

150 Great Tech Prep Careers
Author:
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Total Pages: 574
Release: 2009
Genre: High school graduates
ISBN: 1438116977

Profiles 150 careers that do not require a four-year college degree; and provides job descriptions, requirements, and information on employers, advancement, earnings, work environment, outlook for the field, and other related topics.