This report examines the results of the Senior Exit Survey, which is administered annually to all graduating high school students. The five-fold purpose of the survey is to explore: (1) senior's postsecondary plans; (2) the credentials they plan to acquire; (3) the institutions they plan to attend; (4) the fields of study they choose to pursue;…

This report examines the results of the Senior Exit Survey, which is administered annually to all graduating high school students. The threefold purpose of the survey is to explore: (1) the credentials seniors plan to acquire; (2) the institutions they plan to attend; and (3) the fields of study they choose to pursue. All twelfth-grade students…

Chicanos/Latinos comprise the largest racial and ethnic population in the U.S. public K-12 schools, yet hold some of the largest rates of academic underperformance in high school and college completion. This study aims at understanding the academic trajectories of five Chicano/Latino males and their decision to enlist in the military after high…

This report examines the results of the Senior Exit Survey, which is administered annually to all graduating high school students, pursuant to state requirements. The Senior Exit Survey in its eighth administration replaces the Graduate Exit Interview. The fourfold purpose of this study is to explore seniors': (1) postsecondary plans; (2) the…

This article explores career opportunities in the United States Army available to recent high school or college graduates trained as instrumental musicians. Two current U.S. Army musicians share their journeys to the military ranks. The recruitment process, training requirements, professional opportunities, and day-to-day life of a musician in a…

This report examines the results of the Senior Exit Survey, which is administered annually to all graduating high school students, pursuant to state requirements. The Senior Exit Survey in its sixth administration replaces the Graduate Exit Interview. The purpose of this study is fivefold: (1) examine seniors' attitudes toward high school; (2)…

This report examines the results of the Senior Exit Survey, which is administered annually to all graduating high school students, pursuant to state requirements. The Senior Exit Survey in its fifth administration replaces the Graduate Exit Interview. The purpose of this study is fourfold: (1) examine seniors' attitudes toward high school; (2)…

This report examines the results of the Senior Exit Survey, which is administered annually to all graduating high school students, pursuant to state requirements. The Senior Exit Survey in its fourth administration replaces the Graduate Exit Interview. The purpose of this study is fourfold: (1) to examine students' attitudes toward high school;…

Since the military became an all-voluntary force (AVF), men and women have chosen to serve as a career, viewing it as a way to accomplish their life goals. Whether these goals include advancing in rank or transitioning into civilian life, service members find themselves needing additional training and/or education while serving. Although the…

The purpose of Career Development in Higher Education is to provide a broad and in-depth look at the field of career development as it applies to individuals involved in higher education activities, in a variety of educational and vocational training settings. The book will examine some of the field's major themes, approaches and assumptions using…

An examination of recruits' job preferences revealed that recruits were not firm in their choices and that choices and aptitude were not necessarily related. (Author)

This handbook outlines the many employment opportunities available to men and women who join the army. It was prepared to be used by students, guidance personnel and Army recruiters, and includes a listing of related civilian occupations, allowing comparison between the two jobs. It is recommended that this handbook be used in conjunction with the…

An historical study of officer input from the various Air Force commissioning programs was initiated in 1963. The study was designed to determine the predictability of an Air Force officer's career decision and to evaluate relationships between career intent and demographic, environmental, and attitudinal factors. Career-intention information for…

An evaluative summary and a consolidation of the findings of Project VOLAR studies on the attitudes and career intentions of army officers and enlisted personnel are contained in this report. Tables reflect the results of questioning at several army bases, and compare the results from the different bases. Attitudes and rankings are determined by…

The effort to emphasize enlistment as a viable occupational choice for young men and women who accept the military way of life as a means of achieving their goals is in the nature of an experiment. If this new approach is to meet the needs of young people, the educational community must, in turn, take a new approach to the services. At least,…