Choosing a career - Aksomitis, Linda (Detroit : Greenhaven Press, 2009)
1. Career planning is important -- 2. Career planning is a waste of time -- 3. Raising the compulsory high school attendance age will reduce dropouts -- 4. Raising the compulsory high school attendance age will not reduce dropouts -- 5. College is not for everyone -- 6. Students with disabilities can find good jobs with the proper support -- 7. The rights of students with disabilities at postsecondary institutions -- 8. Girls should consider nontraditional careers -- 9. The military offers valuable training for civilian careers -- 10. Turning a hobby into a career -- 11. Internships help students learn valuable career skills -- 12. Apprenticeships and careers in the trades
Includes bibliographical references (p 113-114) and index
Keywords: Career development; Educational counseling; Vocational guidance