Five months ago, the author introduced Web 2.0 technology to her students, and already, there is a story to tell. Integrating a social networking site into her teaching has been even more challenging and will prove to be even more beneficial than she could have imagined. By sharing her story, the author hopes that she can provide a road map for…

In this article, the winning essays of the Cliff Weiss Memorial Essay Contest are presented. In the two winning essays, the authors describe how to explain the value of career and technical education (CTE) to a new student. Shi Meicheng, Secondary Winner, states that CTE has provided her with a toolbox for success while Ginnie Bushong,…

Career exploration and counseling are experiencing a resurgence through the school-to-work movement. Counselors are rethinking their roles and emphasizing self-reliance and student accountability for their own career paths. (JOW)

Considers trade publishing as a career outside the academy. Notes that trade publishing involves the production and sale of the books found in general bookstores. Describes the author's personal experience exploring trade publishing. Concludes that trade publishing is an exciting arena, but recommends it only to those who love books and can afford…

The career life planning program offered by the Center School District in Kansas City, Missouri, focuses on high quality learning experiences so that students can become responsible and productive citizens in today's society. The program uses such techniques as portfolios, career exploration, The Real Game about life choices, and Career Day. (JOW)

Describes how an elementary school teacher uses videos by the Foundation for Advancements in Science and Education to help children envision future career possibilities and begin to prepare for them. (SK)

Describes the development of the Career Orientation Placement and Evaluation Survey and the structure of work values it measures, including the most important values in each of 14 occupational clusters. Presents 1995 revision and validity data. (SK)

Presents a definition of career education/CETA coordination and its components (statement of purpose, relationship of career education to the total education system, impact produced, needs of clients, and support of the schools); and describes stages of the coordination process (awareness, exploration, and preparation). (CT)

Six problems in developing effective career education programs for gifted, creative, and talented children are identified and possible solutions are presented. (PHR)

A tech prep summer camp was designed to give ninth graders a taste of tech prep before they were asked to choose a high school path. Parents were invited to dinner to learn about tech prep programs and their potential for successful careers. (JOW)

Describes the Program of Advisement with Teachers Helping Students (PATHS) program at Milwee Middle School in Longwood, Florida, which provides students with a caring adult who will help them while they are in middle school. Discusses career exploration activities such as interest and aptitude assessment and career planning. (JOW)

Describes Wings 21, a project at Central High School in Omaha, Nebraska, that exposes students to technology and to information technology careers. The program includes externships and internships with local companies. (JOW)

Provides an overview of an interview/discussion with Njeri Fuller, a court reporter. Points out that the key to Fuller's consistent successes was being persistent. Concludes that a student can have it all: high grade point average, constructive social life, and exploration of potential careers. (PA)

Suggests that an important aspect of the career decision-making process is the awareness that uncertainty is normal, natural, and most likely unavoidable. Also suggests that it is as useful, and even vocationally mature, to be both certain and uncertain about making a career decision. (Author/LKS)

Vocational student organizations (VSOs) enhance career- and technical-education programs for many students. Learning leadership skills and participating in community service and career-exploration opportunities are some of the reasons students gravitate to these groups. (JOW)