Porfeli, Erik J. & Bora Lee This academic article provides an introduction to the concept of “vocational identity development,” a process that takes place in childhood and adolescence that can
Philadelphia Youth Network An infographic that charts the skills and mindsets that must be acquired in the earlier stages of an individual’s career development to prepare them to be prepared
California Department of Education An infographic that proposes and details a three-part career development sequence of career awareness, career exploration, and career preparation between kindergarten to post-secondary completion. Download This
Career Readiness for All This white paper, written by the Coalition for Career Development, calls for making career readiness and career development the first priority in American education and presents
San Diego and Imperial Counties A series of infographics that summarizes the goals and experiences of middle school students on a continuum of career development that covers stages of self
San Diego and Imperial Counties A series of infographics that summarizes the goals and experiences of high school students on a continuum of career development that covers stages of self
Career Exploration in Middle School: Setting Students on the Path to Success
EAB This paper explores the tension in higher education between a focus on pure intellectual exploration and professional training in the context of potentially worrying trends about underemployment and “suboptimal”
The Pennsylvania State University Division of Undergraduate Studies Selecting a major is daunting for most college students because they are not developmentally ready. This article provides suggestions on how to
Oakland County Career Development Framework A report that seeks to provide structured guidance for creating and implementing a career development system for students between grades 8-12. It covers terminology, grade-level