Modern high school career and technical education (CTE) programs are often referred to as "high-quality CTE," and they are designed to help students build career skills and earn credentials through sequenced coursework, postsecondary credit acquisition, and exposure to relevant work-based learning experiences. These kinds of programs,…

The emerging information-oriented, high-skills occupational society is rapidly expanding. This book, written for parents and their children, is intended to help young people through the daunting process of deciding what they want to be when they grow up. Presented in four parts, the volume opens with a discussion of the new realities, such as…

This guide assists in planning and monitoring the vocational education programs of students with mild disabilities. The pamphlet emphasizes the importance of vocational education for disabled students and reviews the three stages of career development: career awareness/orientation, career exploration, and career preparation. A section on adapting…