The National Career Development Association (NCDA) standards are competency-based. Students are to acquire knowledge and demonstrate a level of awareness, and they should be able to demonstrate how the information learned can be used for:
a. Selecting career information
b. Improving their grades
c. The initial career choice
d. Dealing with future challenges
Q. 2Through what means are counselors provided with goals and competencies from which they can develop group and individual counseling strategies for high school students?
a. National standards for school counselors developed by the ASCA (2003)
b. Standards set by the counselors themselves
c. Standards set by the individual schools
d. National standards compiled by students
Q. 3Describe the variety of clientele a career planning and placement center may serve in a metropolitan area.
What will be an ideal response?
Q. 4One of the career development programs currently used in universities that should increase in popularity is:
a. Visits by foreign industries to fill key jobs
b. Credit courses in career development for freshmen
c. Placement activities from the private sector
d. Providing students with actual work experience
Q. 5College awareness and readiness programs for low-income students usually begins the:
a. Senior year in high school
b. First year in high school
c. First year in middle school
d. Junior year in high school
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