A study examined the career decision-making patterns of 3,858 high school students in Louisiana. The study also addressed the relationship between participation in vocational education and influence on student career decisions. Parents, particularly mothers, were most influential. Vocational teachers had more influence than counselors. (JOW)

The study determined influences on the career decisions of vocational agriculture students and their vocational and nonvocational peers. Data were collected from all seniors in Louisiana public high schools. Parents were the top influence among all types of students; vocational agriculture teachers were a major influence to their students. (CH)

Using the descriptive survey method and involving high school vocational agriculture students, the objectives of this research were: (1) to determine the status of educational and occupational aspirations and expectations, (2) to show the influence of selected factors on career choices, (3) to identify persons influencing vocational choices, and…

A study examined the individual, demographic, and significant vocational trait-factors associated with curriculum selection by students enrolled in vocational courses in Louisiana high schools. The study was intended to result in model information (in the form of baseline profiles of individuals by curriculum and geographic area) that vocational…

To identify the occupational and educational aspirations and expectations of Louisiana high school students and relate these aspirations and expectations to their background of experiences, 13,607 students (7,021 girls and 6,586 boys) were interviewed in a group situation. The findings suggest that high school students develop strong occupational…

This curriculum guide was developed to help trade and industrial education teachers (especially in Louisiana) improve their graphic arts course. The guide provides a course description and content outline for a 1-year course to be taught in grades 10-12. Preliminary matter includes a course flowchart, prerequisite, goals and objectives, time…

This curriculum guide was developed to help teachers (especially in Louisiana) prepare students to obtain entry-level employment in data processing or a related career. The guide provides a rationale and course description for a two-part course to be taught in grades 11-12. The guide contains 11 units. Early units introduce students to fundamental…

The following are among the 47 papers included: "Academic Performance and Retention of College of Agriculture Students" (Garton, Dyer, King); "Perceptions of Recent Graduates and Employers about Undergraduate Programs in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Michigan State University" (Heyboer, Suvedi);…