Most theories divide the child's career development into the following broad stages: Awareness and Orientation (preschool to grade 6), Exploration (grades 7 to 9), and Preparation (grades 10 to 12). Throughout these stages, parents can help by giving encouragement and support to their child's ability to choose a career. (Author/NQA)

Based on the personal experiences of individuals familiar with the day-to-day operation of experience-based career education (EBCE) in several states, the essays in this monograph are presented under three headings: (1) deciding to offer an option, (2) gathering community support, and (3) building an institutional framework. Part 1 includes…