Because career development is a lifelong process, adults frequently need career planning assistance. The adult education classroom is a natural environment for individuals to seek and receive help with career planning. Given the heterogeneity of the adult population, the career development needs of adults vary widely. While many adults only need information in order to make career decisions, others need help in developing more positive self-images, increasing their ability to use resources, and improving their decision-making skills. Although many career development activities should be carried out in conjunction with a counselor, teachers may appropriately engage in activities that support or enhance adult career planning by (1) planning and providing appropriate instructional activities and (2) serving as a source of information about other career development and planning services. In the area of instruction, adult educators can provide attitudinal support and knowledge by including information and experiences that link educational activities to specific vocational or occupational tasks. Because teachers have ongoing contact with their students, they can play a key role in helping adults access and use career planning information and can also serve as "networkers" who provide links between adult career development and counseling services, both within the institution and the community. (MN)