This module reviews the concepts of career education and suggests ways that teachers can infuse these concepts into content areas from kindergarten through high school. The guide includes a list of definitions and uses a question-and-answer format to discuss the most frequently asked questions, such as: when career education should be started, how…

This manual was developed to help counselors, teachers, and support personnel fulfill the requirements of the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Act (P.L. 98-524) in order to provide guidance and counseling for special needs students with activities that will enhance their education. Following a review of the provisions of the Perkins Act, the…

This unit for the Missouri Agricultural Science I curriculum is a revision of the 1982 Careers I unit. The three lessons of the unit are organized in a format designed to facilitate their use in the classroom, and a student reference is included. The lessons cover the following topics: (1) career opportunities in the agricultural industry; (2) job…

This curriculum guide was developed to update information that is crucial to business and office students as they examine career possibilities and go about the job-seeking process. New information in the areas of job descriptions, career terminology, statistics related to career opportunities, placement, and careers with high rates of projected…

Designed for use with secondary students who have explored career paths and wish to pursue a career in business, management, and technology (BM&T), this module focuses on providing work-based learning experiences. Introductory materials include the following: career paths rationale and philosophy, benefits of using career paths, information on…