Abstract
During 1975, data was collected on the current and projected future levels of employment and training for nuclear-related technicians in the twelve western states. Survey questionnaires were mailed to over 2600 organizations; 79 percent of these responded to the data request. Inquiries to a 20 percent sample of the non-respondents indicates the survey accounts for approximately 95 percent of the total nuclear-related technician employment in the western states.
As of January 1975, over 16, 800 nuclear-related technicians were employed in the western states. By late 1977, the total employment is projected to reach 22,300, a growth rate of ten percent per year over the next three years. Total additional demand (new positions plus replacement for attrition) is projected at 15 to 20 percentper year. Manpower shortages are projected for several types of research and production nuclear-related technicians. Excesses of manpower are projected for several types of nuclear medical and health-related technicians.
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This survey and analysis was made possible through research funds and facilities of the United States Energy Research and Development Administration.
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Blair, L.M. A labor market forecast for nuclear-related technicians. Ann Reg Sci 11, 73–85 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01287250
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