This curriculum guide provides materials for a 12-unit secondary course in welding. Purpose stated for the flexible entry and exit course is to help students master manipulative skills to develop successful welding techniques and to gain an understanding of the specialized tools and equipment used in the welding field. Units cover oxyacetylene…

To help school districts develop job descriptions, this report describes statistically how United States districts use, prepare, and revise job descriptions, and presents sample descriptions of administrative, teaching, and support positions. The information was gathered through a national survey of 1,085 school superintendents. Part I introduces…

A job seeker who has been asked to come in for an interview is generally one of many applicants with equally acceptable credentials. Students' chances of getting a job can be enhanced by carefully studying job interview techniques. A productive approach to this study, which can be integrated into a variety of business courses, consists of three…

This employee's manual is part of a position simulation developed for use in an office applications laboratory at the postsecondary level. The purpose of the simulation is to give the student an opportunity to become familiar with the tasks and duties performed by a clerk-typist working for an independent insurance agency. Contents include a…

This is the first of five student packets forming part of a position simulation developed for use in an office applications laboratory at the postsecondary level. The purpose of the simulation is to give the student an opportunity to become familiar with the tasks and duties performed by a clerk-typist working for an independent insurance agency.…

This is the second of five student packets forming part of a position simulation developed for use in an office applications laboratory at the postsecondary level. The purpose of the simulation is to give the student an opportunity to become familiar with the tasks and duties performed by a clerk-typist working for an independent insurance agency.…

This is the third of five student packets forming part of a position simulation developed for use in an office applications laboratory at the postsecondary level. The purpose of the simulation is to give the student an opportunity to become familiar with the tasks and duties performed by a clerk-typist working for an independent insurance agency.…

This is the fourth of five student packets forming part of a position simulation developed for use in an office applications laboratory at the postsecondary level. The purpose of the simulation is to give the student an opportunity to become familiar with the tasks and duties performed by a clerk-typist working for an independent insurance agency.…

Computer-aided drawing can bring new technology into the drafting classroom. One approach to computer-aided drafting (CAD) involves use of a personal computer and purchased software. Existing school computers could be shared to reduce costs. Following this narrative introduction, a suggested curriculum for the teaching of CAD is presented in…

Designed for integration into existing school curriculum, this is the second in a series of five career education curriculum kits for teachers of grades K-3. Each kit pertains to one of five specified career education program goals. The goal for this curriculum kit is, "Students will acquire knowledge about the world of work." For this goal, four…

A review of the higher education business affairs literature provided the data for this report. Five topics are addressed: (1) the major categories of business affairs management positions below that of chief business officer; (2) counts or estimates of the number of people in each major position category; (3) education and experience requirements…

This comprehensive literature guide abstracts current publications pertaining to a wide range of counseling topics. Many articles are free or inexpensive and the addresses for obtaining copies are included. Included are sections on occupational information; educational, vocational and personal guidance; guidance administration and procedures;…

This student manual and the accompanying instructor's guide (CE 010 376) are directed toward exploring manufacturing occupations. It is designed to help the student explore the various career, occupational, and job related fields found within the manufacturing occupations. Four sections are included. An overview of career education and…

This study was designed to compare time allocations to major functions actually performed and idealized by bilingual administrators and principals; to rank specific procedures used in accomplishing these functions; to determine staffing patterns, and program and organizational characteristics; and to isolate personal/professional demographics of…

The authors, a psychiatrist and a vocational rehabilitation counselor, discuss the role of the vocational rehabilitation counselor in relation to the role of the psychotherapist. (EA)