Career Exploration and Development in Childhood presents chapters from leading figures in the field of childhood career exploration and development. The first substantive edited collection of its kind, this book makes an important contribution to our understanding of children’s career development. It provides cutting-edge theory, research and practice for understanding and fostering career exploration and development during childhood, across a wide spectrum of international settings. Divided into five sections that reflect the authors’ perspectives on critical aspects of children’s career development, chapters include relevant research, as well as the practical application of concepts, issues and strategies for career interventions with children. The book includes sequential sections on theory, research, contextual influences, assessment, and the facilitation of career exploration and development. Perspectives from both developed and developing world contexts consider traditional approaches to career education, as well as career development learning in childhood. The collaborations evident in the chapter authorship reflect the significant internationalisation of the field of child career development. The book synthesises key issues and presents innovative recommendations that will not only enhance our understanding of children’s career development, but will set the agenda for the future of the field. It will be of key interest to researchers, academics and postgraduate students in the fields of career development, career guidance, education, childhood, child development and counselling.

Many high school students are uncertain about what to study in college or what career to pursue. Career Exploration for Homeschool High School Students is a new book to help homeschooled teenagers determine their gifts, strengths and talents that would make a good career and college major. Table of Contents Chapter One: How Can You Know the Rest of Your Life as a Teenager? Chapter Two: It's Only 4 Steps: The Career Exploration Process Chapter Three: Who Am I? Individual Inventory of Your Talents and Interests Chapter Four: You Can't Fail These Tests: Personality Tests Chapter Five: Career Clusters and Elimination Rounds Chapter Six: Listing and Researching Possible Careers Chapter Seven: Be in Someone's Shadow: Interview and Shadowing Chapter Eight: Creating a High School Plan Chapter Nine: Preparing for College This combination book and workbook can be used by an individual or in a group setting. The book could take 4-8 weeks for a student to complete.

For courses in Career Development and Career Planning. The Career Adventure leverages the power of peer and mentor support guiding students through a flexible, yet comprehensive, approach to career planning in a world in which change continues to influence the career landscape. This book is a full-range approach for adult students who are seeking engagement in a systematic process to career decision-making. Whether students are new to career planning and trying to determine how their experiences prepare them for future careers or seasoned pros who are moving on to a new career opportunity, a series of steps helps them build on the growth and learning that has informed their prior work lives. Students will use their experiences as part of a process that contextualizes skills, knowledge, and background to inform future success. Grounded in 'doing' rather than 'explaining, ' students are encouraged to move aggressively through these steps for life-long career development. The revision focuses on setting and achieving career goals that offer long-term growth, and uses social networking media to create a vibrant exchange that supports mutual value and meaning. The opportunity to capitalize on the knowledge of fellow career seekers maximizes information sharing and reflection for better, more illuminated goal-setting and decision-making. .

Get the extra practice you need to succeed in your health science course with this hands-on Student Workbook. Designed to help you master the problem-solving skills and concepts presented in HEALTH SCIENCE CAREER EXPLORATION, 1st Edition, this practical, easy-to-use workbook reinforces key concepts and promotes skill building.

The New Guide for Occupational Exploration gives you a feel for specific careers and whether they match your interests. It begins by asking you to identify your interest level in 16 Interest Areas. You then examine Work Groups of jobs within the cluster to identify types of careers that interest you most. Finally, specific jobs are listed within those Work Groups. The process is simple, and after you narrow down your options, you are provided with loads of information for each Work Group to help you decide which jobs to explore in more detail. Book jacket.

Teaching Career Exploration is a curriculum guide for new and experienced instructors who want a structured yet flexible outline for teaching in Business and Technology.