Created by LatCrit scholars in the mid-2000s, Community Cultural Wealth (CCW) is an antideficit framework for understanding educational inequality. Since its publication, Yosso's (2005) seminal paper on the topic has been cited thousands of times by scholars in fields as distinct as engineering, K-12 education, and public health. This paper…

In this article we examine the development of career guidance in Pakistani higher education. The article is based on a literature review supplemented with new data gathered from a review of higher education institutions' websites and five case study interviews. It considers both local and global influences as relevant contexts for understanding…

Reflecting the need for a better and broader understanding of the factors influencing the choices to enter into or exit an entrepreneurial career, this article applies a structured, normative model of career management to the career decision-making of entrepreneurs. The application of a structured model can assist career counselors, college career…

Young people not in employment, education or training (NEET) are not a static, homogenous group. For most, being NEET is a temporary state as they move between different forms of participation and non-participation. This paper explores how the complexities of defining NEET, the re-structuring of the careers service and the nature of post-16…

This article presents and discusses some results obtained from the analysis of data collected by the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (NUI) Applications Centre (PDEAC), which was established in 1999 to administer the selection of student teachers for the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) at the education departments of the four NUI…

Looks at what is known about career decision making and what needs to be reconsidered in light of implications for career center practice. Particularly notes putting less emphasis on becoming decided, more on becoming one's own agent, and the importance of addressing client resistance to engaging in more than short-term interventions. (Contains 17…

Examines the evolution of one-stop centers in terms of the limitations of existing services and the one-stop response. Levels of support are discussed in relation to the needs of job seekers and options for matching needs with staff support are reviewed. Proposes two models for maximizing staff resources in one-stop centers. (Author/MKA)

This article provides a framework to address institutional expectations and internal conflict that have to do with commercialization of career centers and the potential for compromising ethical standards. Included are recommendations for career centers to manage their obligations to various stakeholders. (Author/MKA)

As parents of Generation Xers are becoming more involved in their college sons' and daughters' job searches, career services staff in higher education institutions are encouraged to form partnerships with parents. Offers eight specific suggestions for career services staff to use in building these relationships with parents. (MKA)

Looks at how technology is changing the way career centers conduct business. Examines the move toward a "paperless office" and the risk of not serving everyone by going paperless. Describes ways in which technology is increasing student preparedness and the need to answer students increasingly informed questions in person. (RJM)

Offers advice to recruiters working on college campuses on how they can create a positive image with students and career services personnel. States that a good recruiting organization knows its customers, creates programs with the customer in mind, chooses its recruiting team well, and fosters strong relationships with campus partners. (MKA)

Explores the need for career centers in the information age, while discussing the types and functions of Internet Web sites, the development and implementation of Web sites, staff training, and ethical issues involved. Provides information on integrating Internet-based distance-guidance opportunities with resources and services provided by…

Discusses ways in which career center professionals can attract the interest of the media. Describes what the "news" media is looking for in stories; presents a story that is appealing to news professionals. Also covers making professional contacts, writing a press release, and talking to a reporter. (RJM)

Well-supported employer participation is essential to successful workforce development programs. The Workforce Investment Act (WIA), which funds a system of programs throughout the country that assist individuals, including youth with disabilities, in overcoming barriers to employment through job training and placement, gave heightened attention…

Claims that career center professionals must intensify their involvement with one another. Focuses on how career professionals' work rarely intersects with that of large employers and the need for other collaborations; the value of networking; students' educational goals; job listings; and the necessity of a diverse skill base. (RJM)