This paper details the broad categories of professionals in Computer Sciences and Technology; discusses the required competence in each skill category, suggests ways and means of imparting these types of skill and discusses the part that the U.N. may play in ensuring the transfer of these skills from Developed-to Developing-countries. It then…

This annotated bibliography for grades 1-6 contains over 300 books, published primarily within the past 10 years, which provide information on careers or job descriptions. Entries are arranged alphabetically by title and include author(s), suggested grade level, publication information, price, and an annotation pertaining to occupational or…

Appendixes to a study on administrative utility analysis and vocational education programs for the Area of Vocational and Technical Education (AVTE) in the Puerto Rico Department of Education contain the planning and budgeting system elements, position descriptions, and information on the growth of vocational education in Puerto Rico. The elements…

This survey-type study had the following purposes: (1) to consider the sheep and Extension sheep situation and trends in the nation; (2) to gather information regarding titles and duties of sheep specialists; (3) to collect copies of available job descriptions; and (4) to identify some reasons why sheep numbers have continued to decline.…

Occupational orientation, one of several titles used for a movement that is affecting all levels of public education, is an area where industrial arts can play a significant role. There is a strong relationship between the two, and the implications for occupational education are important and valid for industrial arts in an era so profoundly…

This paper presents a career developmental model covering the ages of 5 to 18. Career development education includes experiences which facilitate self-awareness, career-awareness and career decision-making. Before choosing a model for career development, it is necessary to decide on a model for child development. The model developed here borrows…

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,…

This report is the second in a series of five describing a 16-month study of the nature and extent of the private police industry in the United States, its problems, its present regulation, and how the law impinges on it. In this report, the nature, size, growth, and operation of the industry and its personnel are described, including the results…

This report comprises two papers: "Can a Machine Develop a Career? A Statement About the Processes of Exploration and Commitment in Career Development," and "The Information System for Vocational Decisions: Description, Subsequent Development, and Implications." The first paper specifies an imitation career as a means of career…

A TRAINING INSTITUTE WAS HELD FOR TEACHERS OF TECHNICAL PROGRAMS IN AGRICULTURE IN WHICH SPEAKERS AND DISCUSSION GROUPS EXPLORED AND EXPLAINED (1) THE NEED FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION IN AGRICULTURE, (2) FACILITIES NECESSARY FOR SUCH INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS, (3) FACULTY REQUIREMENTS FOR TEACHING COURSES IN THE TECHNICAL FIELDS OF AGRICULTURE, (4)…

AN EVALUATION WAS MADE OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF VIDEO TAPES AS A MEANS OF DISSEMINATING OCCUPATIONAL INFORMATION TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. AFTER CRITERIA FOR SELECTION WERE DETERMINED, SEVEN OCCUPATIONAL AREAS WERE CHOSEN FOR PRESENTATION BY VIDEO TAPE. THE TELEVISION PROGRAMS WERE DESIGNED TO IDENTIFY ENTRY LEVEL JOBS IN THE OCCUPATIONAL AREAS…

Part of the Project CAREER guidance component, this manual was developed to provide a resource to educators interested in establishing a center to house informative job and career materials for students. Information presented includes functions of the career resource center, minimum physical and personnel requirements, basic information materials,…

This booklet, one of a series on Canadian career opportunities, is designed for those who are interested in a career in sales. The sales occupations described include manufacturers, wholesale, technical and scientific sales representatives, sales managers, purchasing agents and buyers, and retail sales persons and managers. Special sales careers…

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…

This guide to career possibilities in hospital and health administration describes some of the skills required of a health or hospital administrator--interpersonal skills and managerial abilities; and also some of the varied tasks that such an administrator performs. It provides biographical sketches of several health administrators which…