In this paper, we describe the outcomes of the first year of an intensive, urban ecology focused, summer program for urban high school youth. Students in our program conduct scientific investigations of their urban ecosystems while exploring potential career options in science and technology fields. In conducting their investigations, the students…

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

A model for a high school program for gifted/talented students is presented. Career exploration is emphasized in grade 9 while career choices are narrowed from four in grade 10 to two in grade 12 with an apprenticeship in one career choice. Curriculum concentrates on communication and media in grade 9, the physical universe in grade 10, humanities…

The functions of career education for learning disabled students are traced in four phases: elementary level (career awareness), junior high level (career exploration), senior high level (career preparation), and postsecondary level (career placement/followup/continuing education). Components and instructional approaches of the Life Centered…

Describes three-phase model derived from workshop experience and designed to enhance school counselors' familiarity with the world of work. Phases discussed include (1) visiting the workplaces; (2) understanding and internalization; and (3) creative application. (Author/NB)

This booklet contains 18 one-page summaries of programs, practices, and publications that were awarded American Association for Career Education (AACE) Citations for Career Education Initiatives from 1992-1995. They represent ongoing, tangible, replicable, and innovative career education programs, practices, and publications as well as significant…

The document is part of a series that reports the findings and accomplishments of the Models for Career Education in Iowa project which was initiated to research, define, and describe an emerging concept of career education and to suggest possible approaches for implementation in primary and secondary education. One of the basic components in the…

This report contains an analysis of career decision making (CDM), a synthesis of theories and empirical studies related to CDM, and identification of areas in need of further research and/or development. The study includes contributions from the fields of psychology, economics, sociology, guidance and education. An attempt has been made to…

Career awareness activities are presented that were developed for home economics teachers to use in career education programs. Activities for exploration and preparation levels are identified also. Activities involve using Future Homemakers of America in career education programs, setting up a model town, "career parties," and the use of…

Clarifies meaning of career education, awareness, exploration, and preparation. Lists eight components of career education program at Delaware County Community College: basic academic skills, self and career awareness, competency based programs, alternate learning models, world of work, work experience, relationships between college and community…

A brief discussion of a school/life model of career development, designed to provide for elimination of curriculum overlap, consistent evolution and integration of the career education concept, and understanding and communication with participating staff, is presented in this document. Eight elements are listed representing the main factors…

A program that is being field-tested at Northside Junior High School in Roanoke, Virginia, under the title, "Cluster Approach to Career Orientation," (CACO) will be ready for use sometime in 1977. (HD)

Outlines career education in Brighton, Michigan, based upon the Michigan Model for Career Education, which emphasizes relating various career modes to self-awareness and assessment, career and life roles awareness, planning and decision-making skills, and goal implementation. (MF)

The North Carolina Plan for a life career development model provides a statewide framework on which to build meaningful local programs based on local situations and populations. The three domains of career education (learning to live, learning to learn, and learning to make a living) form the North Carolina Career Education Task Force's rationale,…

Describes a school district's introductory inservice program with a three-stage career education program model: awareness, exploration, and preparation. The article is aimed at practitioners--school administrators, curriculum coordinators, guidance counselors, and teachers--wanting to implement an inservice program for the purpose of creating…