Discovering Careers, 11th Edition

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• Discover careers that match your interests, skills, values, and personality.
• Build employability, communication, and money management skills for future success.
• Explore career pathways through real-world activities, portfolios, and career planning.

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Title Overview

Discovering Careers is the most up-to-date program to help middle school students begin career exploration and practice the skills needed to succeed in high school and beyond. Students will learn how to find a career that aligns with their skills, personality, and values; how to obtain the education and training required; and how to develop employability skills to help them succeed. The eleventh edition has been updated to reflect changes in the workplace, including topics such as workplace environments and expectations, technology advancements, transferable skills, and methods of professional communication. In addition, students will learn valuable money management skills to help them grow toward independence.

Career Snapshot features align to the new Advance ACTE National Career Clusters Framework, highlighting career opportunities across various industries. Classroom to Careers activities allow students to further explore chapter topics, build a portfolio, and take the next steps toward career development.
Application and scenario-based assessments at the lesson and chapter levels engage students and provide opportunities for them to practice and apply what they have learned.
NEW animations library and student activities provide more opportunities to explore topics and extend learning.

Career Exploration

Career Readiness

Finding a Job

Succeeding in the Workplace

Growing toward Independence

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About the Author

Dr. Candy Ho(she/her) is an international award-winning career development educator and scholar whose expertise has been recognized through keynotes, media appearances, and consulting work. She currently serves as the Chancellor's Chair and faculty member in Educational Studies at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, where she integrates sustainability and career development in teaching and research. Candy also teaches in the Career Development Practitioner Program at Douglas College and serves as Past Chair of CERIC, a national organization advancing career development in Canada. Prior to becoming a faculty member, Candy has worked extensively in university student affairs in areas such as first year experience and student transition, campus and residence life, career and volunteer services, co-operative education, academic advising, and university advancement. Committed to global engagement, she advocates for inclusive, future-focused career practices and regularly contributes to national strategies, international conferences, and scholarly publications.

John A. Wanat is executive director of the Monmouth County Division on Aging, Disabilities, and Veterans' Interment and author of numerous textbooks, articles, and audiovisual materials. Previously he managed several New Jersey State Department of Education bureaus and implemented a statewide program that found jobs for 10,000 high school graduates not bound for college. Wanat's career has included coordinating degree and nondegree programs for the Center for Occupational Education at Jersey City State College. He also has served as vice president of a security training institute, director of an adult learning center, and publisher/editor of two national education magazines.

E. Weston Pfeiffer provides consulting services to major corporations, the World Bank, and numerous education agencies. Pfeiffer began his career as a teacher, then joined the New Jersey Department of Education's Division of Vocational Education. There he was state supervisor of cooperative industrial education, lead program specialist for trade and industrial education, and state director for apprentice training. Recently Pfeiffer has served as advisor for the U.S. Department of Labor on technical and vocational training programs in Europe and the Middle East. He is a founding member of the Cooperative Work Experience Education Association.

Richard Van Gulik is assistant director for curriculum at Withlacoochee Technical Institute. Previously he was superintendent of Hunterdon County Polytech and principal of Salem County Vocational School. While he was principal, Salem County Vocational School was recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as one of the top 10 vocational programs in the nation. Van Gulik also served as program specialist in trade and industrial education for New Jersey's Department of Education. He is a leader in initiating programs that address the employment needs of his county and in creating school-to-career and mentoring opportunities for students in vocational programs.

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