Iowa State University Capstones, Theses and Retrospective Theses and Dissertations Dissertations 1968 A skilled needs survey with implications for vocational-technical education in central Iowa Philip Duane Langerman Iowa State University Follow this and additional works at: https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/rtd Part of the Educational Administration and Supervision Commons Recommended Citation Langerman, Philip Duane, "A skilled needs survey with implications for vocational-technical education in central Iowa " (1968). Retrospective Theses and Dissertations. 3679. https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/rtd/3679 This Dissertation is brought to you for free and open access by the Iowa State University Capstones, Theses and Dissertations at Iowa State University Digital Repository. It has been accepted for inclusion in Retrospective Theses and Dissertations by an authorized administrator of Iowa State University Digital Repository. For more information, please contact [email protected]. This dissertation has been mlcroiilined exactly as received 68-14,804 LANGERMAN, Philip Duane, 1935- A SKILLED NEEDS SURVEY WITH IMPLICATIONS FOR VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL EDUCATION IN CENTRAL IOWA. Iowa State University, Ph.D., 1968 Echicatlon, administration University Microfilms, Inc., Ann Arbor, Michigan A SKILLED NEEDS SCRVEÏ WITH IMPLICATIONS FOR VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL EDUCATION IN CENTRAL IOWA by Philip Duane Langerman A Dissertation Submitted to the (jraduatê Faeulty in Partial Fulfillment of The Requirements for the Degree of DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Major Subject: Educational Administration Approved: Signature was redacted for privacy. Signature was redacted for privacy. 'tment Signature was redacted for privacy. Dean f Graduate Ci !owa State University Ames, Iowa 1968 il TABLE OF CONTENTS Page STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM 1 Introduction 1 The Problem 6 Purpose of the Study 7 Definition of Terms 8 Sources of Data 9 Delimitations 1 "1 a Organization of the Study 11a REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE 12 Introduction 12 Relationships Between Skill Need Studies and Curriculum Planning 12 Shortcomings of Vocational Technical Education Planning 16 Analysis of Labui- Market Needs 20 METHODS Aim PROCEDURES 24 Selection of the Sample 24 Description of Instrument 26 Collection of Data 30 Treatment of the Data 31 FINDINGS 33 Introduction 33 Anticipated Employment Level and Need for Trained Workers by Occupational Instructional Program and Job Title 35 Present Number of Employees, Current Job Vacancies as of Jaiiuary 196? and Formal In-Plant Training and Supply of Trained Workers by Job Titles 62 ill Page Employment Level in Polk County versus Eight Other Counties in Area XI Community College District 84 SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 115 Summary 115 Conclusions 120 Recommendations 122 Limitations 123 Additional research 124 BIBLIOGRAPHY 126 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 130 APPENDIX A. COVER LETTER, INSTRUCTIONS, QUESTIONNAIRES, AND JOB DESCRIPTIONS 131 APPENDK B. FOLLCW-UP LETTERS 179 APPENDIX C. STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION, BY NUMBERS, RECEIVING SPECIFIC QUESTIONNAIRES 183 APPENDIX D. LETTER TO MAYORS 185 APPENDIX E. COUNTIES AND CITIES IN AREA XI COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT CODED BY COUNTY AND CITY FOR KEY­ PUNCHING 187 APPENDIX F. SKILLED NEEDS SURVEY LIST OF FIRMS VISITED BY AREA SCHOOL STAFF 189 APPENDIX G. LETTERS RECEIVED 197 APPENDIX H. PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS 206 APPENDIX I. 210 iv LIST OF TABLES Page 1 Number and percent of questionnaires received by occupational field. 3^ 2 Anticipated employment level and need for trained workers by occupational instructional program and job title Sept. 1968 and Sept. I97O for office occupations 3° 3 Anticipated employment level and need for trained workers by occupational instructional program and job title Sept. 1968 and Sept. I97O for data processing occupations ' 39 4 Anticipated employment level and need for trained workers by occupational instructional program and job title Sept. 1968 and Sept. 1970 for automotive and diesel occupations 40 5 Anticipated employment level and need for trained workers by occupational instructional program and job title Sept. 1968 and Sept. 1970 for health occupations 42 6, Anticipated employment level and need for trained workers by occupational instructional program and job title Sept. 1968 and Sept. 1970 for sales occupations 45 7, Anticipated ençiloyment level and need for trained workers by occupational instructional program and job title Sept. 1968 and Sept. 1970 for the service industry 47 8, Anticipated employment level and need for trained workers by occupational instructional program and job title Sept. 1968 and Sept. 1970 for the textile industry 50 9' Anticipated employment level and need for trained workers by occupational instructional program and job title Sept. 1968 and Sept. 1970 for printing, publishing and allied industries 51 10, Anticipated employment level and need for trained workers by occupational instructional program and job title Sept. 1968 and Sept. 1970 for manufacturing and industrial occupations 52 11, Anticipated employment level and need for trained workers by occupational instructional program and job title Sept. 1968 and Sept. 1970 for construction industry 57 12, Anticipated employment level and need for trained workers by occupational instructional program and job title Sept. 1968 and Sept. 1970 for food service occupations 59 V 13. Anticipated employment level and need for trained workers by occupational instructional program and job title Sept. 1968 and Sept. I97O for aircraft mechanic and maintenance occupations 61 14. Present number of employees, current job vacancies as of January I967 and formal in-plant training and supply of trained workers by job titles for office occupations 63 15. Present number of employees, current job vacancies as of January I967 and formal in-plant training and supply of trained workers by job titles for data processing occupa­ tions 64 16. Present number of employees, current job vacancies as of January 196? and formal in-plant training and supply of trained workers by job titles for auto, and diesel 66 17. Present number of employeesj current job vacancies as of January I967 and formal in-plant training and supply of trained workers by job titles for health occupations 68 18. Present number of employees, current job vacancies as of January I967 and formal in-plant training and supply of trained workers by job titles for sales occupations 71 19. Present number of employees, current job vacancies as of January I967 and formal in-plant training and supply of trained workers by job titles for service industry 73 20. Present number of employees, current job vacancies as of January I967 and formal in-plant training and supply of trained workers by job titles for textiles 76 21. Present number of employees, current job vacancies as of January I967 and formal in-plant training and supply of trained workers by job titles for printing, publishing and allied occupations 77 22. Present number of employees, current job vacancies as of January I967 and formal in-plant training and supply of trained workers by job titles for manufacturing and in­ dustrial occupations 79 23. Present number of employees, current job vacancies as of January I967 and formal in-plant training and supply of trained workers by job titles for construction occupations 82 24. Present number of employees, current job vacancies as of January I967 and formal in-plant training and supply of trained workers by job titles for food service occupations 85 vi 25. Present number of employees, current job vacancies as of January I967 and formal in-plant training and supply of trained workers by job titles for aircraft mechanic and maintenance occupations 86 26. Number and percent of questionnaires received by occupa­ tional field in Polk County. 87 27. Number and percent of questionnaires received by occupa­ tional field in other eight counties, Boone, Dallas, Guthrie, Jasper, Madison, îlarion, Story, and Warren 88 28. Employment level in Polk County versus eight other counties, Boone, Dallas, Guthrie, Jasper, Madison, Marion, Story, and Warren in Area XI Community College District for office occupations 91 29. Employment level in Polk County versus eight other counties, Boone, Dallas, Guthrie, Jasper, Madison, Marion, Story, and Warren in Area XI Community College District for data processing occupations 92 30. Employment level in Polk County versus eight other counties, Boone, Dallas, Guthrie, Jasper, Madison, Marion, Story, and Warren in Area XI Community College District for automotive and diesel occupations 93 31. Employment level in Polk County versus eight other counties, Boone, Dallas, Guthrie, Jasper, Madison, Marion, Story, and Warren in Area XI Community College District for health occupations 96 32. Ençloyment level in Polk County versus eight other counties, Boone, Dallas, Guthrie, Jasper, Madison, Iferion, Story and Warren in Area XI Community College District for sales occupa­ tions 98 33. Employment level in Polk County versus eight other counties, Boone, Dallas, Guthrie, Jasper, Madison, Story, and Warren in Area XI Community College District for the service industryl 00 34. Employment level in Poll< County versus eight other counties, Boone, Dallas, Guthrie, Jasper, Madison, Marion, Story, and Warren in Area XI Community College District for textiles occupations 1 02 35. Employment level in Polk County versus eight other counties, Boone, Dallas, Guthrie, Jasper, Madison, Marion, Story, and Warren in Area XI Community College District for printing, publishing and