A field tested workshop program to prepare rural women for education and job opportunities is described in this comprehensive manual for workshop leaders. An introductory chapter states program goals and philosophy and covers planning and implementing the workshops; topics include staff selection, publicity and recruiting, materials, workshop size…

This implementation guide is designed to be used by schools and school districts that wish to implement the "Career Pathways" program in their schools. The guide includes three sections. Section one provides an introduction to the "Career Pathways" system, including information on the program's philosophy and benefits. Section…

Intended for curriculum designers, educational planners, teachers, and others who have responsibility in creating school programs, this book focuses on affective education, a domain of education in which feelings and attitudes come into play. The book provides guidelines for developing a practical, affective program that will gain the cooperation,…

This booklet offers suggestions for setting up a career counseling program for adults enrolled in adult basic education programs. Chapter l indicates points that should be considered in setting up a career counseling process, including site selection, publicity, and availability of career counseling in both group and individual sessions. One…

This staff user guide accompanies the Career Survival Kit prepared for teenage parents in Wisconsin. The guide addresses effective program components and methods for serving teen parents and guidelines for using the curriculum. Topics include facts on teenage pregnancy and parenthood; characteristics of teen parents; information on dropout…

This manual examines the ways in which the Michigan Occupational Information System (MOIS) can be used to facilitate career decision making. The programs featured serve a variety of client groups and can be administered by teachers, counselors, social workers, librarians, and paraprofessionals. The program descriptions, activities, and exercises…

This guide presents materials to help the teacher in implementing a teacher advisory program (grades 8-12) to provide career and life guidance within the classroom. Emphasis in grades 8 and 9 is on values clarification, decision making, and career exploration. In grades 10-12 greater emphasis is placed on career choice and selection. The guide…

This document is a guidebook for counselors working with Black and Hispanic American women, women reentering the workforce, and underemployed/career-changing women. The material contains workshop designs, activities, checklists, readings, techniques for recruiting women, and other community outreach suggestions. Topics covered included evaluation,…