The purpose of this study was to examine veterans' educational intentions as well as the factors influencing their college choices. Individual interviews were conducted with 30 veterans separating from military service who were eligible for military educational benefits. Results indicated 80 percent of veterans planned to utilize their military…

Efficient and worthwhile career education programs depend upon identifying important variables for the design and presentation of career information. This study was undertaken to identify variables that might be related to knowledge, opinion, and interest, especially in the renewable natural resource occupations. (Author)

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the possible changes that could occur in knowledge and interest when a lecture-demonstration approach is reinforced with an outdoor experience. (Author)

Discusses involvement of career planning and/or placement centers in promoting newer approaches to career planning and leisure planning. Of 382 institutions, a majority (79 percent) offered some type of career planning representing a life/work planning concept. A small percentage (16 percent) of these offered assistance in leisure planning.…

Objectives of training in referral counseling of dropout students are diagnosis and training. Diagnosis is to familiarize teachers and counselors with the innovative techniques that measure capability, interests, and aptitudes. Placement is to acquaint teachers and counselors with opportunities available for ongoing schooling for dropout students.…

This study shows Edwards Personal Preference Schedule and Strong Vocational Interest Blank can distinguish between groups who successfully complete secondary teaching preparation programs and those who do not. Findings suggest they are differentiated on the basis of personality and interest measures. (Author/BEF)