Technical Reports; *Vocational Education

A survey was conducted to investigate the employment characteristics of OkaloosaWalton Junior College's two-county service area and to analyze the community's vocational training needs. Physical-and economic characteristics of the district are described..A group of faculty. members interviewed persons primarily responsible for employment in 683 businesses. Data were collected relative to: (1)..business type; (2).employer's minimum education requirements;.(3) whether or not he had employed and/or-expected to have need for employment of Okaloosa-Walton Junior College alumni from each of,the_occupational programs; and (4) certain.specifics regarding each job title within the organization--DOT classifications, number- currently employed,-vacancies, total needs in 19734ind in.1976, estimated turnover rate, and the seasonal demands of the job.- Organizations surveyed were classified into the followin