Examines the evolution of decision making from a position of minor significance to one of primary importance in vocational theory, and considers the effects of this development on counseling and educational practices. (JAC)

Sets out theoretical and policy concepts underpinning careers education and guidance practices in British secondary schools. Concepts are set out in historical order in which they emerged in Britain over past 50 years so that linkages with emergent social conditions and government policies can be indicated. Looks at careers work as matching,…

Summarizes recent developments with reference to gifted education in the nation, outlines some of the current concerns in the field, and concludes with some implications for career education for the gifted and talented. (Author)

This position paper on quality career guidance programs outlines basic assumptions, guidelines, a comprehensive program development model, and recommended uses. Highlights of the program development model include management questions, information, and program standards. This represents NVGA/AVA Guidance Divisions efforts to establish standards for…

Answers questions about Joint Dissemination Review Panel (JDRP) projects concerning such topics as success rate of projects going before the JDRP, appeal procedures, and accepted level of statistical significance. (CT)

Traces the history of the meaning and content of education as preparation for work in the United States. States that education as preparation for work is a major goal and discusses how to achieve it. Considers the contributions of both career and vocational education. (CH)

Questions the rush to support business-school partnerships as the panacea for American education. Lists the benefits of such arrangements. Discusses successful partnerships' characteristics and discusses possible future avenues for partnerships. (CH)

The career education movement is viewed through a historical perspective in four periods (1971-74, 1975-78, 1978-81, and 1982 and beyond). The author examines emphases, grants, implementation efforts, federal influence, state influence, and the power of local school districts. (CT)

Prospective added secondary school involvement with job placement is of particular concern to those responsible for school policy, finance, curriculum, and administration. Forty considerations are identified which are beneficial in developing content areas of guidance programs. These could be included in career education programs as sub-topics.…

Examines current status of career education in the public schools, both in terms of barriers to its implementation and potential curriculum models consistent with the needs of disabled youth. Discusses two curriculum models, Life-Centered Career Education and Employability Enhancement Strategies. (Author/NB)

Presents framework of changing status of career education in Japan, describing history of career education in that country. Includes chronology of career education in Japan since 1960. Notes that, in future, Japanese career education and guidance programs must bridge gaps between academics and employment, education and occupations, school and…

The author (1) reviews the historical and social context in which career education and career guidance have evolved; (2) identifies changes taking place in work, family, and education; and (3) suggests positive strategies for delivering career programs in an expanded context. (CH)

An Employment and Housing Subcommittee hearing on home-based work focused on typically female clerical workers. The following women were found to face obstacles to conventional 9-to-5 jobs: women needing child care, displaced homemakers who lack job training and experience, rural women, disabled women, and older women who encounter job…

This monograph is one in a series designed to report discussions that took place during fifteen miniconferences for local K-12 career education coordinators. The topic of the miniconference reported in this monograph is funding for K-12 career education. After presenting an overview of career education funding sources, the miniconference…

The trend toward career education in the schools and its implications suggest the addition of job placement, especially client-centered placement, as part of the school counselor's responsibility. Planning for its eventual inclusion can only increase a counselor's ability to adapt in an ever-changing system of transient educational priorities.…