An Information System for Vocational Decisions (ISVD) is described and discussed. The system is intended to accommodate, in potential, the vocational needs of users extending from kindergarten to retirement. With ISVD, occupational facts/data can be converted into vocational information by means of personal inquiry which is at least initially…

Students report that guidance resources that provide role models and personal contacts (such as field trips and frequent counseling) help them the most in their career planning. (Author)

Suggests ways to implement Occupational Survival Skills into high school curriculum and to develop materials for teaching these skills and attitudes necessary for "survival" in the world of work. Topics discussed include occupational unrest, career education, and curriculum development. Twelve topics are suggested for developing into…

The author describes the major features and background related to implementing a career education program within an established educational program, which were involved in the establishment of a national demonstration site at the Comprehensive Illinois Occupational Education Center Project at Cumberland School District No. 77, Toledo, Illinois.…

A Federally sponsored Small Business Institute in the College of Education at the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana Campus was established to provide community college business instructors with opportunities to work on a continuing basis as consultants to small businesses. (Author/EA)

Describes an instrument designed to measure an individual's level of cognitive vocational maturity in six areas: Fields of Work, Job Selection, Work Conditions, Education Required, Attributes Required, and Duties. When vocational choices were in agreement with field of interest and ability level, scores on the subtests were higher. Mean scores on…

A new way to explore the world of work has evolved; the method uses small groups and a formal interaction with a sequenced program for job search and planning. In a recent study, the group members were found to have gained twice the number of jobs, gained in positive employability perceptions, and showed reduced social alienation. (Author)

Brief discussions of programs to develop occupational awareness in the middle schools. (CJ)

Results of an experiment that studied effects of one counselor's using modeling and structured materials in a small high school group are reported along with suggestions for further uses of modeling. (Author)

Study results indicate that, while students may be receiving adequate information on career planning, they need more training in proper use of such information. Early guidance experiences should implement this finding. (CJ)

NECA Luncheon speech presented at the American Personnel and Guidance Association Convention, Las Vegas, Nevada, March 30, 1969.

Describes, in 15 articles, the content and findings of the vocational rehabilitation core area of Project PREP (Programmatic Research on Employment Preparation). Presents the conceptual framework developed from research and addresses two themes: career services and management implications for a career-oriented program. (RC)

This booklet explains the value of networking--a procedure for establishing connections, securing information, and making problem-solving bridges out of shared experiences of work. It advises looking for networking opportunities to discover career strategy techniques as well as to provide support and, perhaps, to find a new or better job. The…

Presents three different ideas regarding career education. The first explains how the format of three television game shows can be modified to be used in the career education program. The second describes a trip to the Art Museum. The third describes a cross-age tutoring program which also taught career education skills. (HMV)