This career exploration instructional booklet on photography is one of several resulting from the rural southwestern Colorado CEPAC Project (Career Education Process of Attitude Change). Based on a job analysis and utilizing a programed instructional format, the following content is included: A brief description of the type of work done by…

Describes the Program of Advisement with Teachers Helping Students (PATHS) program at Milwee Middle School in Longwood, Florida, which provides students with a caring adult who will help them while they are in middle school. Discusses career exploration activities such as interest and aptitude assessment and career planning. (JOW)

Middle school career and technical education programs expose students to career options and prepare them to make future-oriented decisions. Some states require exploratory courses that help middle schoolers try on roles and develop interests. (SK)

This career exploration instructional booklet on the chef's occupation is one of several resulting from the rural southwestern Colorado CEPAC Project (Career Education Process of Attitude Change). Based on a job analysis and utilizing a programed instructional format, the following content is included: A brief description of a chef's job…

Describes an exploratory home economics program for sixth and seventh-grade students in Raytown, MO. The program gives students a basic understanding of home economics as a career opportunity, as well as teaches them practical living skills. (SK)

Incorporating simulated job samples into the junior high school curriculum can provide vocational exploration opportunities as well as assessment data on special needs students. Students can participate as active learners and decision makers. (CL)

This career exploration instructional booklet on the pharmacist's occupation is one of several resulting from the rural southwestern Colorado CEPAC Project (Career Education Process of Attitude Change). Based on a job analysis and utilizing a programed instructional format, the following content is included: A brief description of two real…

This seventh chapter in "The Challenge of Counseling in Middle Schools" presents four articles on career exploration during the middle school years. "'What Can School Do for Me?': A Guidance Play," by Natalie Wilson, presents a fantasy in which a middle school student and a superhero companion take a tour of the world of careers. The script of the…

One of several booklets focusing on the development of different components of a career education program, this guide is intended to direct personnel in local school systems in the development of a summer career education exploration for seventh, eighth, and ninth grade students. In a question/answer format, the document defines the program,…

The "sorting out" function of the school system is examined with reference to "special" students in occupational or vocational programs at the junior secondary school level. Evaluation of junior secondary special education programs in Canada and the United States indicates the shortcomings of junior secondary "special" education programs. (Author)

Describes the planning and development of a Career Day for all eighth graders in rural Penncrest School District. (SJL)

The 19-page report describes the goals, objectives, activities, accomplishments, recommendations, and conclusions of a two-year project to establish a junior high school career education program. The project was designed to: (1) provide career exploratory experiences through integration of career education into all subjects and visitation of area…

A junior high career exploration program has been developed through the cooperation of vocational and non-vocational teachers and school administrators. It utilizes community resources and hands-on experiences. (LH)