Following a literature search of the theories of personal maturation and career development, a study was conducted to identify personality and demographic variables related to career development and career concerns. Specifically investigated was the relationship between two sets of variables with self-concept, locus of control, and age in one set…

This guide assists in planning and monitoring the vocational education programs of students with mild disabilities. The pamphlet emphasizes the importance of vocational education for disabled students and reviews the three stages of career development: career awareness/orientation, career exploration, and career preparation. A section on adapting…

Designed for infusing career development concepts into existing courses or curricula at grades K-3, these learning activities developed by teachers and staff members in the Toledo Public School System cover the following seven developmental areas identified in the Ohio Career Development Continuum: individual and environment; world of work; self;…

Intended for use by students, professional career counselors, and teachers, this book contains a selection of writings by many notable authorities and practitioners of career education in the United States. Its fifty-four articles present background information, philosophical and practical problems, programs suitable for adaptation, and the…

This packet of materials provides a copy of the Career and Occupational Development exercises and complete documentation about administration and scoring procedures as released by the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). NAEP, an information-gathering project, used these exercises to survey the educational attainments of…

The project for the Columbia (Mississippi) School District was designed (1) to establish a model program of career counseling and placement which would lend itself to overall evaluation and have potential for replication and dissemination to other districts throughout the State and region, and (2) to determine the effects, if any, of this program…

The Career Development guide for teacher use in Grade 9 was developed and evaluated with the help of classroom teachers in Idaho in response to the need for additional emphasis on career awareness and exploration and for opportunities for career planning. It is intended as a basic core and focuses on both the personal and world of work aspects of…

The career exploration program for grades 9 through 10, as part of a comprehensive K through 10 career development program, attempts to develop an awareness of and appreciation for work, extend knowledge of the variety of career opportunities, and provide experiences in career areas of individual interest. The document, a collection of materials…

After an extensive review of the literature concerned with evaluating career objectives, a literature with little cohesion, six areas were isolated as crucial indices of the adequacy of career education. These areas are: (1) self-awareness, (2) career-awareness, (3) decision-making skills, (4) overall school behavior, (5) career competencies, and…

The Youth Guidance Systems' primary goal is considered decision making. The emphasis of the 1971-72 study was the objective of student goal-setting and planning for career and educational development. Guidance Curriculum processes and materials were utilized to meet this objective. The ninth grade unit focused on the acquisition of decision making…

The intent of this field tested instructional package is to acquaint the student with a method of career analysis to enable him to determine whether a career is in harmony with his future employment goals. The package provides behavioral objectives, a student self-test, a basic information section, and a career analysis study to aid the student in…

An evaluation of vocational interests of students in Grades 9 and 10 in two pilot career exploration programs, one at an area vocational school and the other at a general high school, was conducted to determine whether or not the programs were: (1) developing a positive self-image as a potential worker, (2) providing a program valued by students…

Based on the Computerized Vocational Information System (CVIS), Project DISCOVER was conceptualized in three parts: Guidance subsystem for direct use by individuals at three age levels (grades 4-6, grades 7-12, and adult) seeking career guidance; the counselor-support subsystem; and the administrator support subsystem. Guidance development and…

This guide deals with the implementation of the Career Intern Program (CIP), a major component of the Urban Career Education Center (UCEC) of Philadelphia, an alternative approach to the traditional educational system which emphasizes career development. The guide offers initial suggested procedures for local administrators to follow in developing…

Career development for the next wave of competent leaders and technically trained workers during e-globalization is one of the most difficult challenges advanced nations face. Career development programs that begin in elementary education and have e-paradigms as a logical choice as the preferred scenario are needed by e-commerce in all its…