A survey of 290 secondary vocational agriculture program graduates revealed the relationship between participation in selected Future Farmers of America (FFA) activities and choice of career. Results indicate that students active in FFA enter agricultural professions at a higher rate than the others. (CH)

Four public perspectives are identified and evaluated, and three prerequisite conditions are recommended for implementation of a comprehensive career education program. (Author)

From hod-carrier to builder in his own right, Don Blackwell relates his experiences after 21 years in construction and offers advice to interested youngsters: attend vocational school; learn all you can in every related area that comes along; know theory; take pride in your work. (AJ)

A study of four people enrolled in General National Vocational Qualifications courses shows that career and educational choices are constrained by culture and by issues of status and prestige. Simply giving choices does not address social inequalities, market forces, or status differentials, making GNVQs less empowering than intended. (SK)

A DETAILED STUDY MODEL WAS DEVELOPED FOR COMMUNITY USE IN STUDIES OF AUTOMATION AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS. THREE SPECIFIC STEPS WERE INVOLVED IN DEVELOPING THIS MODEL--(1) A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY PLAN WAS DEVELOPED WHICH INCLUDED THE SPECIFIC DATA TO BE COLLECTED, AND DESIGN AND ANALYTICAL PROCEDURES FOR THE COLLECTION…

The vocational education volume considers questions of career development, the role of guidance in the school, vocational training, the relation of self-concept to vocational choice, and occupational information. Twenty-six papers deal with theories of vocational behavior, the success of vocational education programs, and testing information.…

This project involves an interdisciplinary team of college faculty members who each summer, conducts a series of workshops for teachers, counselors, and administrators from participating school systems. These workshops cover the entire range of competencies needed for initiation and installation of a career development program for kindergarten…

This paper analyzes and assesses the effects of an exploratory orientation program for tenth grade vocational-technical pupils as compared with a traditional approach. The Hazelton Pennsylvania Vocational-Technical School has been placing a greater emphasis on students making more mature vocational-technical career decisions since its opening. A…

THE SOCIAL AND CULTURAL FACTORS WHICH AFFECT THE EDUCATIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL PLANS OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO DO NOT EXPECT TO OBTAIN A COLLEGE DEGREE, WERE IDENTIFIED. DATA WERE COLLECTED FROM JUNIORS AND SENIORS OF 28 HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON. THIS DATA CONSISTED OF (1) INFORMATION DRAWN FROM SCHOOL RECORDS,…

TO HELP NONCOLLEGE-BOUND YOUTH MAKE SATISFACTORY OCCUPATIONAL DECISIONS, A PROJECTIVE OCCUPATIONAL ATTITUDE TEST WAS DEVELOPED. THE INSTRUMENT CONSISTED OF 10 DRAWINGS DEPICTING SCENES OF UNSKILLED AND SEMISKILLED MALE OCCUPATIONS. THE SCENES PORTRAYED ARTS, TOOLS, MATERIALS, WORKING ENVIRONMENTS, AND INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS. THE INSTRUMENT…

This study investigated the effectiveness of operant conditioning procedures in stimulating intermediate elementary students to constructively utilize free time for pursuing occupational information. (RC)

The achievements of women in the Future Farmers of America reflect the increased enrollments and opportunities for women in vocational agriculture courses and careers. (SK)

Horticulture careers provide therapeutic, rewarding employment for persons with mental retardation. Rehabilitation experts should become aware of the potential employment opportunities in horticulture so that individuals with disabilities can receive the training and job placement support they need. (Author)