and to develop the ability to make good choices. Career Services Helping Students to accurately understand themselves, to understand the world of work, and to develop the ability to make good choices.

Introduction Career choice is grounded in the cultural value system of the United States. Career services receive valuable feedback from stakeholders. Career services’ approach is changing to meet the needs of a diverse student population. A four year process model encourages students to use their talents to the fullest.

Key Historical Events 1892 – University of Nebraska, 1907 – Teachers College, 1919 Yale University Early 1900’s Gilded Age/Progressive Movement Frank Parson –Vocation Bureau and Choosing a Vocation WWI – Army Alpha General Classification Test WWII – Vocational Rehabilitation and Educational Counseling Program; Veteran’s Administration 1950’s Industrialization led to college recruiting programs. 1960’s – Civil Rights, Vietnam and activism – focus on linking education/employment. Career planning/counseling

Evolution of Career Services Colonial Period – dons assisted males in finding minister positions. Parson’s three part model for career decision making Use of assessment instruments Job related counseling services/recruitment Career planning process Continued evolution to meet social and economic needs

Current Purpose and Goals Comprehensive approach to career development whose mission is integrated with the institution’s academic goals. Serves non-traditional students Aides with retention efforts Teaches networking skills Increases career awareness through the use of technological advances Guides students to see the connections between their academic work and employment

Principles of Good Practices NACE Professional Website Twelve points to consider as a career counselor and related to issues such as: values and bias, appropriate knowledge and skills, fair and comparable service to all employers, EEO and affirmative action compliance, disclosure of student information, and qualifications to interpret test results.

Types of Services Provided                                                   Major/Career Choice Getting Started Developing Career Goals? PDF Researching Careers/Majors Penn State Colleges and Majors Occupational Outlook Handbook Resources Career Planning Course LionLink - Connect to Alumni A Day in the Life The Job Market Getting Started Job Search Strategies PDF Resumes and Interviews Mock Interview Program Researching Organizations Business Library Tutorial Resources Job Search Courses Nittany Lion Career Network Career Fairs On-Campus Interviewing eCredentials (Education only)                                                                                                                                                              Internships/Summer Jobs Getting Started Internship Search PDF The Three Step Process Researching Opportunities Nittany Lion Career Network Resources Multicultural Internship Program Internship & Co-op Offices Career Fairs LionLink - Connect to Alumni                                                        Selection/Application Getting Started Applying to Grad School PDF Graduate Admissions Exams Researching Programs Online Resources Resources Grad & Prof School Week    Prep Courses Non-University Exams at UP Pre-Law Advising Health Professions Advising ETS.org

Top Ten according to 2000 NACE Survey Career Service Directors’ Support Career counseling 93% Occupation/employer info library 91% Placement of graduates into full time positions 91% Campus interviewing 88% Placement of students into summer and part time employment 88% Placement of alumni 79% Cooperative education, internship, experiential programs 78% Resume referral 78% Internship programs 71% Computerized candidate databases 55%

Qualifications Master’s degree in student personnel administration, counseling, psychology, business or education. Experience in career counseling/placement advising skills, teaching, presentation, facilitation skills and technological literacy. New professionals advised to have counseling certification and licensure. Knowledge of occupational trends, career information systems and resources, program design and evaluation and process consultation are helpful skills.

Roles Director Assistant Director/Placement advisor Job developers/internship coordinators Assistant Director/Career counselors Information specialists/systems analysts

Current Issues Selection and purchase of rapidly changing technology Serving diverse population with reduced resources Serving current students as well as alumni seeking career change Aligning career services with the academic mission Faculty collaborataion Ethical issues

Darwin Kysor, Director of Career Services, Juniata College Darwin is actively involved with integrating career services at Juniata with the academic mission of the university

Professional Organizations National Association of Colleges and Employers – NACE Links organizations devoted to career development and employment of the college educated – networking. http://www.naceweb.org/Home.aspx National Career Development Association – NCDA Promote the career development of all people over the life span. www.ncda.org

Penn State’s Career Services http://www.sa.psu.edu/career/