Jennifer,
As a graduate of such a (now defunct) program in Charleston SC, I can tell
you that a job glut did exist, but only in immediate area.  The program
ALWAYS had a listing of (desperate) prospective employers from all over the
country, so I guess it depends on your definition of "glut".
Recruiting was weak for this program.  I literally stumbled on it in a last
minute search for a college program near to home to avoid getting a job
immediately upon graduation from high school.  I could not possibly have
found a better field, but it was pure divine intervention.  I would suggest
having a rep at EVERY possible high school "career day" and "college day" to
spread the word. (hel, uh Heck, send me some lit and I'll promote here in
Fort Worth!)
I wish I had known about the field while I was in High school, I would have
taken more science courses!
That's my two cents.  Feel free to contact me if you think I could help.
Wanda Shotsberger
Fort Worth, Texas
----- Original Message -----
From: MacDonald, Jennifer <jmacdonald@sach.org>
To: <histonet@pathology.swmed.edu>
Sent: Monday, February 21, 2000 12:44 PM
Subject: Recruitment for school of histology


> A local community college is trying to start a training program for
> histotechnology.  It is well into the process, but was told that the
> recruitment plan is weak.  Does anyone have any ideas for recruitment?
Also
> there were concerns that the program would glut industry with graduates
the
> first year and then have no jobs for future graduates.  Does anyone feel
> that this is a valid concern?   All comments and suggestions are welcome.
>
>
> Jennifer MacDonald
> San Antonio Community Hospital
> Upland, CA  91786
> (909) 985-2811 ext. 4148
> jmacdonald@sach.org
>
>