Career Development

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This paper looks at the role of the high school career developer and explains that the main function of this role is to create a connection between a student's education and her employment future. Counselors need to make the student's academic career appealing and applicable to prepare them mentally for their life prospects. The paper specifically describes the processes that the high school career developer should follow in order to allow students to focus on a specific career path and acquire the vital skills required for their chosen occupation. The paper concludes that mentors, educators, counselors, and parents are all vital to the process of helping young people begin their career paths and that this process is not one that should begin at the exiting phase of high school, but should be integrated into every level of the child's academic career. The guidance should begin at the first bell, of each day the child attends school and continue throughout her academic career.

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Abstract
Academic Real World Connections
Learning Standards
Moving Foreword in the Firm
IEP Process
Women Career Success
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Some of the strategies aiding those with disabilities in gaining self-advocacy skills are improving their listening skills, asking questions or for help when needed, being assertive and developing decision-making skills. Role-playing helps the students practice real world situations, such as scheduling events and activities, moving out of the home, requesting accommodations, meeting with a rehabilitation counselor or social service caseworker, as well as medical providers and finally conducting mock interviews."

Sample of Sources Used:

• White, Kate, (1996). Why good girls don't get ahead-- but gutsy girls do: 9 secrets every working woman must know. Warner Books. p. 278, 21 cm, (x). Retrieved: June 10, 2008
• The Council, (1992). Integrating transition planning into the IEP process. p.78, 28 cm, (vi). Retrieved: June 10, 2008
• University of the State of New York, State Education Dept., (1996). Learning standards for career development and occupational studies. p. 98, 28 cm, (vi). Retrieved: June 10, 2008
• University of the State of New York, State Education Dept., (2000). Learning standards for career development and occupational studies. p. 102, 28 cm, (vi). Retrieved: June 10, 2008
• Northcutt, Cecilia Ann, (1991). Successful career women: their professional and personal characteristics. Greenwood Press. p. 136, 23 cm, (viii). Retrieved: June 10, 2008

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