ERIC Number: EJ1328900
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 38
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ISSN: EISSN-1554-2998
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Meaning Ascribed to Career Development Activities by Recent High School Graduates: A Phenomenological Study
Silipo, Julie; Caldon-Ruggles, Katrina
Journal of School Counseling, v19 n50 2021
In the last decade, Colorado has increased its efforts and requirements around postsecondary and workforce readiness through the implementation of Individual Career and Academic Plans (ICAP) in high schools (CDE, 2009; CDE, 2014; CDE, 2020). Although based on career development research, no studies have inquired as to the meaning students make through ICAP. Eight Colorado high school graduates were interviewed to examine the meaning students ascribe to their high school career development. The qualitative study identified four categories in which students assign meaning: Experiential Activities, Professional Skills, Significant Relationships, and Relevance. The article provides application recommendations for school counselors.
Descriptors: Career Development, High School Graduates, Postsecondary Education, Academic Aspiration, Occupational Aspiration, Educational Planning, Job Skills, Money Management, Career Readiness, College Readiness
Journal of School Counseling. Montana State University, College of Education, Health and Human Development, P.O. Box 172940, Bozeman, MT 59717. Tel: 406-994-4133; Fax: 406-994-1854; e-mail: ehhddean@montana.edu; Web site: http://jsc.montana.edu
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Colorado
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