Describes the Florida VIEW (Vital Information for Education and Work) career/occupational information system which serves as a vocational guidance program. Presents a discussion of ten recent changes made in the Florida VIEW information system which is distributed to schools/agencies throughout the state to provide career information for…

Most exemplary projects initiated under Part D of the 1968 Vocational Education Amendments were early attempts to structure operating models of what is now referred to as career education. In response to an invitation to interested school districts and organizations to submit proposals for conducting research-based vocational exemplary projects,…

The geographic area served included five counties in northeastern Oklahoma. Needs and interests of students enrolled in adult basic education courses were assessed by questionnaire. Counselor interviews with interested students followed, which focused on job requirements and qualifications, preparations, and training. Guest…

The success of a career consultation program that was offered to high school students by Veterans Administration hospital employees is described. (Author)

It's a slippery area where footing is easily lost and where more than talent--time, persistence, and guts--is needed before one can beat the odds and make a place for one's self. (Editor)

When he wrote this article, Mr. Dzurenda was principal of the Oaklyn Junior High School, Oaklyn, New Jersey. He has since been appointed to the New Jersey State Department of Education as a supervisor of the Introduction to Vocations program. (Editor)

The Dial-A-Career system relates occupational information about a vocational course or program to the community via telephone. (JB)

Discusses the use of the Virginia Vital Information for Education and Work program at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, with particular emphasis on career planning and placement services and outreach efforts. Highlights special displaced workers programs with industry. (DMM)

Cites benefits of using computer technology in career counseling and information dissemination. Describes Thomas Nelson Community College's system, which features career and employment counseling, job vacancy information, career planning workshops, on-campus interviewing, and a current, easily accessible database of occupational information.…

In eight states, counselors and people making career choices now have a new tool for getting the information they need. Occupational information systems are delivering up-to-date, accurate information about occupations and local employment conditions in Alabama, Colorado, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Washington, and Wisconsin. (Author)

The science career workshop was targeted at freshman and sophomore women enrolled in public and private two- and four-year colleges and universities in the New York City area. The central theme of the workshop was that career choice represents a significant personal decision and needs to be based on sound information about the self, the external…

The development of a pre-vocational exploratory program by a junior high school faculty is reported. In an attempt to integrate the academic and pre-vocational exploratory subjects, all pupils are required to take a vocational course as part of their normal load. The primary goal of the program is to develop an awareness of the many careers and…