This longitudinal study examined the impact of participation in the federally funded Talent Search program at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The Talent Search program provides career exploration and counseling services to low-income students with the potential to be first-generation college graduates. Postsecondary education enrollment…

The junior high INFOE (Information Needed For Occupational Exploration--In Depth) program adds career concepts and an occupational information system to a K-14 career information program. The guide, designed for grades 7-9, contains units covering introductory activities and information on careers and job titles for 8 of the 15 career clusters. A…

The elementary INFOE (Information Needed For Occupational Exploration) study for grades 4-6 was conducted to assess the feasibility of establishing an articulated program of career information for students at the elementary school level. Background for the study and the development of the materials is discussed. The major guideline for the INFOE…