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Ministry of Education videotapes and sound recordings Education--British Columbia
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British Columbia's future in science and research : executive seminar

The item consists of 5 audio tapes recorded in Richmond, B.C. on June 25, 1979.
SUMMARY: Proceedings of an executive seminar held at Delta's River Inn, Richmond, B.C., on June 25, 1979. Includes opening statements by Premier W.R. Bennett, Education Minister Dr. Patrick L. McGeer, and Deputy Minister Dr. Walter G. Hardwick; panel discussions on the role of government and agencies, of the private sector, and of the universities; and concluding comments by Dr. Robert Stewart, Dr. Hardwick, and Dr. McGeer.

The world of work : Education and training

The item consists of an educational video created in 1972.
Summary: Within the context that a sound academic background is vital to all students, this segment asks students to visualize effective employment as the result of the type of education they are now receiving or plan to follow. The many types of education and training in the Province are examined, including various schools and training centres, and the knowledge and skills students can expect to learn there.

The world of work : Examining jobs, part 1

The item consists of an educational video created in 1972.
Summary: Explores six of the types of jobs which offer good "growth potential" -- that is, jobs which have been identified as providing job satisfaction, attractive salaries, and perhaps most important, continuing demand. The occupations vignetted are: Secretary; Broadcaster; Plumber; Receptionist; Judge; Chokerman.

The world of work : Examining jobs, part 2

The item consists of an educational video made in 1972.
Summary: Explores ten of the types of jobs which offer good "growth potential" -- that is, jobs which have been identified as providing job satisfaction, attractive salaries, and perhaps most important, continuing demand. The occupations vignetted are: Recreational Leader; Structural Draftsman; Inhalation Therapist; Salesman; Electronic Technician -- Telephone; Passenger Agents; Systems Analyst -- Programmer; Aircraft Maintenance Personnel; Air Traffic Controller/pilots.

The world of work : The human resource

The item consists of an educational video from the World of Work series.
Summary: This programme on the labour force examines what it is, how it has grown, and why it changes. The programme reflects the nation's human resources as the core of the national economy. It also depicts the working world of the 1970s as dramatically different in nature from earlier decades, demanding a high degree of flexibility and adaptability to social and technological change.

The world of work : Vocational goal setting

The item consists of an educational video from the World of Work series.
Summary: There are some 20,000 different kinds of jobs in Canada, and the list continues to grow. Superimposed on the multitude of vocational choices is fast-paced technological change, which eliminates some jobs and creates many new ones. In this segment, the importance of setting a general vocational goal is examined.