Schools of Library and Information Science (LIS) have often promoted alternative careers as a marketing tool and some students enrol in LIS schools specifically to explore alternative careers. The literature on LIS career patterns continues to suggest that those non-traditional careers are desirable and viable alternatives. Yet the survey research…

This article draws on the first two years of a longitudinal study of young people's pathway and career-related experiences and perspectives. It argues for a richer conceptualisation of young people's transition to study, training and employment than what simple school-to-labour market models allow. We present four clusters of young people's…

Project FUTURE is one component of a multifaceted approach in the Northwest Texas region to target Hispanic and African-American youth, encouraging them to go through school with a desire to complete education programs leading to professional credentialing in teaching. Project FUTURE inspires students to believe that they can attend Texas Tech…

Responses to the Adult Concerns Inventory were organized through cluster analysis to identify ways adults use exploratory behaviors to cope with career development tasks. Also investigates life-role salience among the types of career explores identified. Findings indicate a variety of ways adults use exploratory behavior. No significant…

The Careers Project is a study of the preparation all students in public middle and high schools receive to explore career options and the relationship between that preparation and California's state and regional economies. The California Research Bureau (CRB) undertook this research at the request of a bipartisan group of members of the…

Information about the exploration process during adolescence, its outcomes, and the variables affecting the process can help the business educator to develop better formal and/or informal strategies for exploring business occupations. (Author)

A survey of Nebraska adults 10 to 20 years after their 4-H experience showed that 4-H activities provided opportunities for career exploration and selection and were helpful in preparing for adult roles. (SK)

Many changes are taking place in our country. Technology continues to impact on the workplace, demographics are changing the face of our neighborhoods, communities, and work environments. Globalization is placing greater demands on the economy and on workers. Educators and employers must face the challenge of how to prepare learners for new roles…

Specific examples of career education through communication skills in primary grades were taken from career development curriculums constructed by the authors and school district personnel in Alabama and Maryland. (Editor)

A high school course presenting career opportunities relating to physical education is described, and a list of career fields in this area is presented. (JMF)

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine repatriate career exploration as a continuing growth-oriented process and introduce repatriate hope as its crucial driver. Design/methodology/approach: Through a review of relevant literature, the framework of hope theory is introduced to argue for a more "agentic" view of the repatriate that can…

The purpose of this study was to identify key elements that contribute to successful transition outcomes for students with disabilities. Given the current emphasis on student choice and student directed transition planning, it is critical to summarize the perspectives of young adults with disabilities and other key personnel directly involved in…

Career development gains new meaning in the context of employability demands in a knowledge economy. In this context, increased mobility, a dynamic work environment, and an increased level of career support from employers are seen as characteristics of a modern career. All of these characteristics put emphasis on individual and self-management in…

The manual presents an overview of the career development process for college students with language learning disabilities (LD). A systematic problem solving process is advocated beginning with job selection and preparation and continuing through retirement. Such a process can help the LD adult to identify personal strengths and weaknesses,…

Illustrates the utility of composition classes to college juniors and seniors by having them interview someone in their future profession or career about the writing that person does on the job. (MS)