Some of the viewpoints presented in the second Annual Career Education National Forum are briefly summarized. (EC)

The success of career education depends upon its teachers, both academic and occupational. Teacher education thus assumes an important role in preparing the teachers for their expanded function in three areas of competency. Six problem areas confronting career education are considered. (AG)

The intent of the definition of career education is to encourage classroom teachers to relate the teaching of basic skills to events in the world outside. Developmental levels of the students are considered in the categories: K-3, awareness; 4-9, exploration; and 10-12, preparation/specialization. (AG)

A national pilot school for career education, Mesa Verde High School, Sacramento, subscribes to the philosophy that every student will be provided an abundance of career choices at all times whether he is vocationally, technically, or academically bound. A variety of work opportunities on the campus makes the program possible. (AG)

In project SEEK (Seventh Grade Eclectic Exploration of Knowledge), learning experiences contribute to student growth in eight areas of career education. Mohawk Junior-Senior High School, Columbus, Ohio, seventh graders learn through a well-planned, well-articulated social studies program which accommodates spontaneity and creativity. (AG)

Harbor Heights Elementary School in the Peninsula school district of Washington State is engaged in a career education research project. The sixth-graders of Harbor Heights use a fully equipped greenhouse to become aware of the working world through the occupations associated with ornamental horticulture. (DS)

The new role falls to the counselor as a result of increasing awareness of human resources as a nation's most valuable asset. (AG)

The unit is presented in five steps: a pre-test is given; the clusters are introduced and defined; students tentatively select four clusters for exploration; students are placed in groups according to cluster choices; and class time is set aside for exploratory activities. (AG)

Reports from two departmental sessions at the American Vocational Association 1971 annual meeting. (MU)

Reports the sessions of the Adult Education Department at the 1971 annual meeting of the American Vocational Association. (MU)

Career Education programs on the elementary and secondary levels are creating problems and suggestions for community colleges. Some of the problems and suggestions for community college's response to them are presented in the article. In most instances, the responsibility falls on the administrator responsible for occupational programs. (AG)

A panoramic view of Guidance Division general sessions and workshops covering some exemplary career guidance programs, as well as such topics as career choice, leadership, evaluation, and program development and management. Presented at the Guidance division session of the American Vocational Association 1971 annual meeting. (Editor/MU)

Reports the Research and Evaluation Department meeting at the 1971 annual meeting of the American Vocational Association. (MU)

The article develops from a general discussion of the utilization of community resources in career education to a discussion of a particular program--the McCormick Plan in Baltimore--and other Maryland programs. Suggestions drawn from those programs are offered for identifying and using such resources. (AG)

A model shows how learning strands from the core subjects in grades K-9 can be woven into a strong career plan based on effective career guidance and counseling, enabling students to eventually establish an occupational objective and distinguish among educational alternatives leading to that objective. (AG)