This study provides legislators, educators, community organizations, training program specialists, and civil rights groups with data on the position of minorities and women in the work force. Part I considers where the jobs are in terms of designated high growth, high technology, and high loss occupations in the next decade. Chapter One discusses factors influencing employment opportunities in the 1980s. Chapter Two describes the scope of research of Project 2000. Chapter Three highlights Project 2000 data on areas of projected growth with focus on minorities and women. Chapter Four is a national overview of 1980 labor force participation by occupation. Chapter Five analyzes 1980 employment in the five most populous states: California, New York, Texas, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. Each state section includes analyses of minority and female participation in the state's civilian labor force; high growth, high technology, and high loss participation by minorities and women in 1980; and participation of women and minorities in the top five high growth and top three high loss and high tech occupations in 1980. Part II focuses on meeting occupational demands. Chapter Six provides information on training, educational, and other requirements for entry into the Project 2000 high growth and high technology occupations. Descriptions of the 20 high growth and 10 high technology occupations include job responsibilities, salary levels, and sources for additional information. Chapter Seven provides descriptions and addresses of current job training and education programs for employment. Numerous data tables and figures are provided. (YLB)