Drawing upon social cognitive career theory model of career self-management, we examined the relationship between work placement supervisor support (WPSS) and students' proactive career behaviors (PCB), mediating role of work placement learning self-efficacy and the moderating effect of proactivity in the indirect relationships. Data were…

Examines the historical roots of career planning and placement centers. Takes an in-depth look at a major identity issue, career services' organizational structure, and method of integration. (CH)

The University of Missouri-Columbia's implementation of the federal Job Location and Development program helps students find employment that will assist in funding their education as well as provide opportunities to develop job skills and self- and career awareness. (SK)

Presents an overview of a community-based vocational training program, focusing on aspects that have been effective in preparing students with autism for productive employment. Discusses issues concerning career development, including (1) assessment, (2) placement, (3) job analysis, (4) family involvement, and (5) interagency cooperation. (CH)

Activities of the University of Missouri Career Center to develop internship programs in the local community include (1) introductory seminar for employers, (2) business expo on creative staffing using interns, and (3) action-oriented seminar that provides details of the process. (SK)

The University of Missouri-Columbia's career center began to develop placement services for liberal arts students by conducting an environmental scan that acquired information from faculty, students, and employers. A strategic plan that focused on the specific career needs of liberal arts majors was developed. (SK)

Although assistance with finding a job is important, it is but one competency needed to be aware of the world of work and how it differs from the educational world. The ability of students to adjust and contribute to many roles in the post-high school world is crucial for successful transition. (JOW)

This qualitative study investigates the career placement concerns of international graduate students returning to their home countries, heading to other countries, or remaining in the United States after their education. Using a phenomenological framework, structured interviews were conducted with 24 participants (i.e., 18 international students,…

A successful transition program for individuals with disabilities uses a "train-place-train" concept, where vocational training is provided in school, followed by job placement, followed by on-the-job-training by a job coach who provides support until the employee can work independently. (JOW)

This article shares some of the strategies and activities that the author believes will improve the connections between independent career education and the world of work. These activities concern school business cooperation, student motivation, student involvement, staff involvement, community and government relations, and career planning and…

Carter reviews changes in the workplace and in campus recruitment procedures that affect student job placement and describes the University of Missouri's job development program (cooperative education, internships, part-time work, work study, service learning, and volunteering). Franta expands on service learning's effect on career development.…

Discusses the independent school: its mission and goals, how it attracts students, why a student chooses to attend an independent school, faculty qualifications, programs offered, admissions department, average student profile, student expectations, employers' expectations, how the school meets employers' expectations, the placement department,…

Discusses various aspects of the independent school: course offerings, hours per week in class (intensive study), hands-on training, open entry-open exit format, individualized attention, teacher qualifications, teacher student relationship, most popular courses, student placement in appropriate classes, accreditation, job placement, job…