Critical Issues in Career Development and Employment Preparation for Adolescents with Disabilities.

Morningstar, Mary E.

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ERIC Number: EJ554000

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1997

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Critical Issues in Career Development and Employment Preparation for Adolescents with Disabilities.

Morningstar, Mary E.

Remedial and Special Education, v18 n5 p307-20 Sep-Oct 1997

A study used interactive focus groups to examine the perspective of 71 secondary students with disabilities about their experiences with career development and employment preparation. Results found school vocational experiences did not play a large role in the students' career aspirations. Family members had significant influence over career aspirations. (CR)

Descriptors: Career Awareness, Career Choice, Career Planning, Data Collection, Disabilities, Education Work Relationship, Educational Strategies, Employment Experience, Family Influence, Focus Groups, Secondary Education, Transitional Programs, Vocational Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Note: Special Issue: Adolescence: A Continuing Challenge for Special Educators.