This working paper is the first publication coming out of a project investigating the role of vocational education and training (VET) in developing digital skills in the Australian workforce, using two sectors as case studies--Transport and Logistics, and Public Safety and Correctional Services. The study employs a mixed method approach, combining…

This paper examines the multimedia competencies of an educational technologist via a job announcements analysis and survey of professionals within the field. A conceptual framework is provided involving the new definition of the field of educational technology and associated knowledge, skill, and ability statements. Two hundred five unique job…

This pamphlet provides the counselor with a current listing of sources of an occupational and educational nature. References are grouped according to subject area. Inquiries most frequently received from counselors are the basis for selection of materials that would be valuable to them. Listings include: (1) scholarships, (2) junior college…

Part of the Project CAREER guidance component, this manual was created to assist educators in understanding and effectively using the "Dictionary of Occupational Titles" (DOT). The manual is essentially a workbook of exercises in DOT utilization. Materials excerpted from Appendixes A and B of DOT, Volume II, are appended. (TA)

This guidebook, containing ideas and suggestions to aid the student in making a career choice, includes information about the space industry and about career opportunities in space science, engineering, and technology. Suggestions for parents, counselors, librarians, and teachers on how to utilize the book are provided. The book is arranged so…

Now that guidance personnel are getting involved in purchasing materials, the need for discriminating judgment and specific procedures for effective pre-purchase examination becomes all the more crucial. This article is a synthesis of the 1972 revision of the NVGA's Guidelines for the Preparation and Evaluation of Career Information Media.…

This document is a collection of informative pamphlets, articles, and resource materials to be used in the development of classroom career education programs. Among the inclusions are: a four-page model of a career education program from kindergarten to post high school, a one-page article about career development, a one-page diagram of the major…

This annotated listing of curriculum materials is provided to inform planners, administrators, vocational educators, and others interested in vocational education programs of the available curriculum materials in distributive education developed by the various States. The materials have been identified with the instructional titles and codes from…

This annotated listing of curriculum materials is provided to inform planners, administrators, vocational educators, and others interested in vocational education programs of the available curriculum materials in agricultural education developed by the various States. The materials have been identified with the instructional titles and codes from…

The instructional booklet explores various occupations in the job family of transportation. Following a brief introduction to the concept of occupational clusters, the student is given an overall orientation to the general area of transportation. Chapter 2 describes jobs in water transportation, and chapter 3 deals with rail transportation,…

This annotated listing of curriculum materials is provided to inform planners, administrators, vocational educators, and others interested in volcational education programs of the available curriculum materials in home economics education developed by the various States. The materials have been identified with the instructional titles and codes…

This annotated listing of curriculum materials is provided to inform planners, administrators, vocational educators, and others interested in vocational education programs of the available curriculum materials in office occupations education developed by the various States. The materials have been identified with the instructional titles and codes…

Six short stories, designed to provide basic occupational information, are presented with related objectives and uses. The subject areas focused on include: child care; clothing; food service; housing and home furnishing; home management and family economics; and nursing. (MW)

One of six student guidebooks in a series of 11 arts and humanities career exploration guides for grade 7-12 teachers, counselors, and students, this student book on exploration of dance careers presents information on specific occupations in both performance careers and dance education. An introductory section describes the four different dance…

Designed for use with industrial cooperative training programs, this study guide on floor covering installation presents the basic foundation knowledge which must be put to practice on the job. The guide begins with a floor covering occupational brief. Specific topics in this section include status of the occupation, working conditions, salary,…