TITLE

A Time for Exploration

AUTHOR(S)

Wright, Sara

PUB. DATE

October 2001

SOURCE

Techniques: Connecting Education & Careers;Oct2001, Vol. 76 Issue 7, p26

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Focuses on the importance of a middle school career and technical educational programs in the United States. Derivation of working conditions and educational requirements of various careers; Aim of the program; Impact of the program on the sex-stereotyped views of occupation.

ACCESSION #

5340586

Tags: ACTIVITY programs in middle school education;  CAREER education

 

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