Career Education: A Position Paper.

Overview & Synopsis

This paper sets forth the position of the Nebraska State Department of Education regarding career education in order to provide a basis for the development of additional materials and assistance which will facilitate the establishment of career education programs in Nebraska schools. Career education is viewed as a comprehensive, systematic, and cohesive plan of instruction that will provide each student the opportunity to plan and prepare for a meaningful and satisfying work role. In addition to defining career education, this paper offers a discussion of: (1) a rationale for career education, (2) basic concepts of career education, (3) components of a career education program, including curriculum design, teacher preparation, and community involvement, and (4) guidelines for implementing a career education program. (SB)