Jobs for the Future (JFF) and BigFuture want all students to have the sense of agency and purpose that comes with feeling hopeful, motivated, excited, confident. An essential step in achieving this is to ensure that high school students and their families receive a timely and abundant flow of information, resources, and advising in order to…

Notes that many young college-educated couples want to "have it all." Offers suggestions for career planning and placement personnel to help them aid such clients in coping with the problems of balancing personal and business lives. (NB)

Discussion of career development in the field of law librarianship stresses the importance of career planning and flexibility, and presents general guidelines for attaining occupational aspirations. (CLB)

The series of activities are designed to provide experiences for primary grade students to: formulate goals, develop positive self-concepts, develop positive attitudes, evaluate career decisions, and adjust toward their career aspirations. The 36 activities focus on: self-awareness, values, personal growth and interests, work, occupational…

Discusses the causes of voluntary and involuntary midlife career changes by men. Examines factors to be considered by counselors whose clients are involved in these transitions. (RC)

A "taxonomic key"--a manual that provides a systematic approach to academic decision-making for college students--is presented. The key is used to help students who enroll in the Academic Exploration Program at Bardley University to decide on a college major and a career. The key can assist the student and adviser by: helping clarify the student's…

This occupational skills instructional module on motivation for work is one of twelve making up a curriculum guide on the human aspects of working in organizations. Modules are designed for utilization at various educational levels ranging from high school to adult and continuing education, and including both academic and vocational programs. This…

This inservice module would benefit all teachers in grades K-12, as well as administrators, paraprofessional support staff, counselors, social workers, and other helping professionals within the school system. It is intended to aid in diminishing sex role sterotyping. The module contains four separate training units, with instructions for running…

This book seeks to help people connect their emotions with their daily tasks and interactions. It attempts this connection by clarifying for the reader his or her passions. Each chapter unfolds as a "Passion Secret." There are ten passion secrets: (1) The first step to power is clarity; (2) Powerful people do not want to be like anyone…

A questionnaire designed to assess the degree to which general education courses at Pasadena City College (California) impart vocational skills was administered to 200 cooperative education students who had had courses in English, Social Science, Mathematics, and Life Science. Results showed that in none of the areas studied did students feel…

A nationally representative sample of eighth-graders were first surveyed in the spring of 1988. A sample of these respondents were then resurveyed through four follow-ups in 1990, 1992, 1994, and 2000. On the questionnaire, students reported on a range of topics including: school, work, and home experiences; educational resources and support; the…

The Career Exploration for Elementary Children (CEC) project is a 3-year curriculum development effort begun in 1972 at the Perrysburgh, Ohio, Elm Street Elementary School. The three major desired outcomes of the project are: (1) development of a curriculum model for career exploration at the elementary school level, (2) the development of an…

The course is designed for students, grades 10 to 12, with vocational aspirations in the field of interior design or in related fields. An individualized approach is used, and behavioral objectives are specified. The course outline cites independent study guidelines, career projects, design projects, decorating projects, construction and…

This guide for women interested in nontraditional occupations (NTOs) describes nontraditional occupations and offers suggestions for deciding whether an NTO is appropriate for the individual. The need for women in NTOs is first addressed. Rewards are considered, and a checklist is provided to test for readiness to choose an NTO. These myths…

The five enabling objectives and related learning experiences presented in this learning package help the student to examine his own abilities and attitudes for ways in which he can contribute to society through his work, help foster in him a realization of the value and importance of work performed at all levels, and encourage him to use his…