This guide is designed for use in developing and implementing a competency-based program in practical nursing, especially in Virginia. It is organized in three main sections. Section 1 contains descriptions of the program and courses and a master task list. Sample teaching sequences, illustrating two possible sequences of teaching the tasks in the…

This publication is designed to help individuals make well-informed career decisions and to guide them in the type of postsecondary education or training needed to prepare for a career. Numerous careers are listed here and grouped by interest area, such as artistic, scientific, and so on. For each career area listed, information is also given on…

This volume is a guide for new college admissions recruiters and their supervisors. Chapter 1 discusses office space and related policy and telephone and computer equipment use as well as other important practical information. Chapter 2 discusses the recruiter's duty to become completely informed about his/her institution in various categories.…

This report examines the occupational mobility of agricultural workers in two California labor markets and the effects of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and individual, job, and labor-market characteristics on such mobility. Interviews were conducted among a randomly selected sample of 162 households, which included 401 workers in southern…

In 1991, a project was undertaken to gather information to evaluate the impact of the Superconducting Super Collider Laboratory (SSCL) on the training and employment needs of North Central Texas. Project goals were to: (1) revise and expand INTERLINK's labor demand estimates and forecasts for the combined North Central Texas and SSCL regions; (2)…

This document contains 10 lesson plans that can be used for career awareness activities in second grade. The lessons were developed by teachers and submitted as part of the Florida Blueprint for Career Preparation. The lesson plans include a topic, materials and information needed, and directions for activities. Lesson plans are designated by…

This module presents a real-world context in which mathematics skills are used as part of a daily routine. The context is the field of veterinary technology, and the module aims to help students understand the significance of being able to convert from one system of measurement to a different system, and of making accurate calculations when…

This gender equity module is designed to assist teachers and counselors with a tool for students considering nontraditional as well as traditional careers. It provides biographical sketches of 12 Alaskans who have explored nontraditional occupations, career path information, and classroom activities that encourage exploration of nontraditional…

Designed for high school students interested in careers in special education and related services, this guide outlines the role of the occupational therapist. It addresses the nature of the work, the education required, personal qualities that occupational therapists should have, job outlook and advancement, and how to prepare for a career as an…

A study surveyed creative directors of top United States advertising agencies to provide an idea of the expectations and hiring practices for both copywriters and art directors in creative departments of those agencies. Results revealed that two-thirds hire creative personnel "right out of school," but that little if any formal recruiting is…

A study examined the current needs of middle management in the textile and clothing industry in Portugal. Focus was on Level 3--foremen, overseers, and team leaders. Eight of 400 enterprises responded to the first questionnaire; 370 of 1,000 responded to the revised questionnaire. The following data were collected: number of employees according to…

This Technical Committee Report prepared by industry representatives in Idaho lists the skills currently necessary for an employee in that state to obtain a job as a business systems specialist, retain a job once hired, and advance in that occupational field. (Task lists are grouped according to duty areas generally used in industry settings, and…

This text contains six chapters designed to help teachers and administrators plan vocational curricula. The chapters cover the following topics: teaching for meaning and relevance; assessing program viability; analyzing jobs and performance standards; planning curriculum and assessment; conducting progress evaluations; and applying teaching…

This reprint from the "Occupational Outlook Handbook" describes employment opportunities in the areas of education, social services, and clergy. Specific occupations addressed are adult education teachers, archivists and curators, college and university faculty, counselors, education administrators, human services workers, kindergarten and…

This paper describes a computer program, Major Advisor (MA), which helps students identify college majors. Used in conjunction with career counseling and advising, MA provides information to students who are developing their educational plans. The program matches students' personal preferences and the requirements/characteristics of 130 common…