Students who are at high risk of dropping out of high school encounter serious difficulties and challenges in their school-to-work and school-to-school transitions. While acknowledging that the prevention of high school dropout requires a comprehensive and systematic helping approach, this article attempts to take a close look at one of the…

What creates the "one-and-done" scenario is the National Basketball Association (NBA) rule that prohibits a player from graduating from high school and going directly to the NBA. The league's obviously cynical and self-interested rule prohibits a prospect from signing to play before at least one year has elapsed. In contrast, Major League…

David Stern argues that some basic features of the American high school must be modified if it is to serve all students successfully. He notes, for example, that only three-quarters of U.S. high school students graduate four years after beginning ninth grade and that the National Assessment of Educational Progress found no improvement in reading…

This commentary discusses two seminal articles highlighting Joseph Zins' perspective about the potential utility and advantages of peer-mediated support groups (PSGs) to foster ongoing professional development, support, and career enhancement for school psychologists. Specifically, it discusses past, present and future applications of PSGs for…

Mainstream theories of career have been charged with a lack of "critical, multidisciplinary, gendered, and contextualised work". This suggests that they would not readily be able to encompass the notion of the family-friendly career. This paper contextualises their shortcomings, notes some responses to them over time, and identifies some recent…

Taking the point of departure in three different narratives concerning training as a cabinet maker, the article shows how the choice of a particular education is ascribed different significance, depending on the period and the individual's social background. In order to grasp the intersection between factors connected to the concepts of generation…

The decision to leave a successful career and great earning potential to start over as a novice with new surroundings and expectations is not made without consideration of a wide array of variables. Making the transition to higher education was not an easy one and the transition itself has presented various other challenges and joys that I have…

Those aspiring to develop their careers beyond classroom teaching will discover that their choices are somewhat limited. Aside from pursuing teaching options at different levels of education, serving as private consultants, or working in the private or for-profit school sectors, career advancement opportunities can be found primarily in school…

Changes in the role of the physician in today's society have made their career choices risky. Career specialists have an opportunity to assist those who do not normally seek career advice outside their own profession. (JOW)

Why do people enter academic life? What are their expectations? How can they maximize their experience and achievements, both short- and long-term? How much should they move towards commercialization? What can they do to improve their career? How much autonomy can they reasonably expect? What are the key issues for academics and aspiring academics…

In an interview, Dr. Deborah W. Proctor, eCurriculum Director for Academic Innovations/ Minnesota Online and Co-Chair for the MERLOT International Conference, outlines her academic path that led to her current position and interests. As e-Curriculum Director for Academic Innovations in the Office of the Chancellor she works with system…

Discusses rationale, techniques, and application of skills assessment. Recommends ways of using skills assessment at different stages of career development. Suggests need to recognize value of skills assessment in career counseling. Notes importance of skills assessment in career counseling when it is used to promote career growth and development…

Discusses career centers as a relatively inexpensive way for management to affirm its interest in maintaining dynamic employees. Describes the Career Resource Center at the University of California's Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, its organization and services. (JOW)

In considering new career developments, mid-career special librarians must evaluate their strengths and weaknesses, make a firm commitment to some type of professional development program, and market their experience and newly acquired skills to executives who can help them up the management ladder. (Author)

Reviews some of the main characteristics of gifted females that set them apart as a population meriting the special concern of career counselors; suggests interventions for ensuring that gifted girls reach their career goals. (Author)