The Case Of Danny A Student In Need Of Career Counseling

    In discussions of Charles Murray, he expresses his opinion on the thoughts and feelings that are being transferred to students before college, claiming them to be misleading. Murray brings to light the problem that exists in the constant pushing of guidance counselors, teachers, and even politicians to aspire for a college degree no matter what, “treating every failure to go to college as an injustice” (Murray 48). Yet, by doing so, parents and students are often blindsided by the overwhelming cost of college that many cannot afford, or the sheer amount of education students would put themselves through for no reason at all. Murray observes that “one aspect of this phenomenon has been labeled misaligned ambitions, meaning that adolescents have career ambitions that are inconsistent with their educational plans” (Murray 48). Convincing students that college is the only guiding light to a better life forces students to see college as such, an intellectual heaven where they can become anything, such as a doctor or an attorney “without understanding the educational hurdles they must surmount to achieve their goal” (Murray 48-49). They then attend a four-year university with the depiction of college as a “place where B.A.s are handed out” fresh in their minds, thoughtless as to if that particular college they are attending even has the educational requirements needed to complete their career goals (Murray 49). Unfortunately, as Murray reminds us, this is the system that  is in place. For “a brutal fact

Thank you so much for the opportunity and offer for the Financial Planning Counselor position. I so appreciate you taking the time to consider me and for answering so many of my question about the role.

What images come to mind as one reflects upon his or her childhood? Playgrounds, blackboards, and soccer balls may be among the fondest of memories. Yet, for many, mermaids swim their thoughts, princesses get swept off their feet, and lions roar to their royal place in the animal kingdom. Disney films have captivated the American culture for years and have become a pivotal part of popular culture as well as a form of education. However, these films have devoured the youth of America and, in the process; have perpetuated an institutionally racist society based on harsh stereotypes. Minorities are often underrepresented, and even completely left out, of many Disney films such as Dumbo (1941), The Lion King (1994), Aladdin (1992), and

Patricia has also guided both faculty, students and parents through the college admission process as the lead program presenter at numerous seminars relating to College Admissions, Standardized Testing, Post-Secondary Planning, and Vocational/Trade School certification programs. She has also presented her most inspiring workshops, “Adjusting to High School” and “Adjusting to College” to large audiences. She serves on many related committees such the STEM Academy and Business and Finance Academy pilot programs. Lead Crisis Team Member for District Crisis Response Team, the Community Advisory Committee for Ocean Medical Center and she is a certified Anti-Bullying

“I’ve seen too many high school graduates who have gone off to college in September but are back home with mom and dad in December. And I’ve seen those who have made it through the first year but transferred back home to a community college for the second.” Lawrence B Schlack is a retired superintendent who strongly protests the idea that college is the only path to success and encourages students to take their time to decide whether or not they are ready to move on into the real world. In this generation, teenagers are made to think that without college, it is impossible to live a successful and prosperous life. Schlack claims that there are many paths to a successful life, and that seniors who can’t declare they are college bound are made to feel like failures. Schlack firmly supports his claims with multiple facts, examples, and statistics.

The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood Born in 1939 in Ottawa, Canada, Margaret Atwood was raised in northern Ontario, Quebec, and Toronto. She is a renown poet, novelist, literary critic, and environmental activist. Her books have received critical acclaim in the United States, Europe, and her native Canada, along with numerous literary awards. Atwood’s representations of gender tackle the social constructs defining femininity, representations of women's bodies, the economic and social exploitation of women, as well as women’s relations with each other and with men. Atwood is a firm believer that the feminist label can only be applied to writers who consciously work within the framework of the feminist movement.

difference in the amount of individual who may apply to college. Another big impact that can help foster youth is The College Cost Reduction Act of 2009. This act makes it possible for foster youth who were in care at 13 years old or older to claim their independent status while applying for financial aid (Cohn &Kelly, 2015).

Though a generally overlooked and unappreciated field of work, career counseling has made significant impact in the field of psychology. Frank Parsons’ 1906 lecture, “The Ideal City,” emphasizes the need for young people to receive assistance in choosing a vocation (Niles & Harris-Bowlsbey, 2013). Further, Parsons was one of the pioneers in linking personality traits to vocational success, thus coining him as the father of vocational guidance (Niles & Harris-Bowlsbey, 2013).

Courage is something only a few souls had in Maycomb, the small and tired town in Alabama. Not everybody could stand up to their beliefs, so they follow and agree to whatever other people say, not realizing the effects that take place in their lack of courage. Without courage, the kids who hold the future are not taught to speak their mind which inhibits their mindset to flourish and their ignorance to deepen. But, in the sleepy town of Maycomb, there are a few individuals who are courageous and voice out their opinion even though it’s different from everyone else's.

I am responding to the article found in the Career Development Quarterly, “Using Narrative Career Counseling with the Underprepared College Student”. It was authored by Amber N. Hughes, Melinda M. Gibbons, and Blair Mynatt and published in 2013.

When analyzing both my Self and Environment sections, I believe I am on the right track in wanting to become a school counselor. I believe that I have interests that line up with what the field is desiring in its employees, and the assessments I took back this up. My work history shows that I am willing to advance myself as a professional, and I have multiple influences that have prepared me for the requirements that a school counselor should follow. Additionally, the research I conducted on the various job responsibilities, salary, job growth, and ethical conduct allows me to see that I am capable of being a school counselor. I currently love the field as a college student, and desire to continue the journey of advancing professionally.

In all, these circumstances have led me to where I stand today. Becoming a high school guidance counselor is not only a career but one of my biggest dreams. The realities I have faced have given me the experience and knowledge of what it means to aspire for something I could not easily have. My goal as a counselor is to serve all students equally despite their circumstances. However, as any careers, there are problems I will have to

School counseling as always caught my attention. When I started my higher education, I had a focus on studying Elementary Education. However, after completing a college assignment for one of my psychology course, I found a very interested area in Psychology which is counseling. Since then, I have falling in love with counseling, and have spent a lot of time researching the career. I have conducted different interviews and have engaged in different counseling events that have helped me get to know the career. Therefore, when given this assignment, I felt more than prepared because I have spent a lot of time researching this career. However, I used the given source, ONET, to have more of a broad understanding about School Counseling.

Career progression is the aim for most workers, but career development is not something most of us think regularly. But without proper understanding of what we want from our career and how we can achieve our goals quicker, we can quickly end up dissatisfied with our jobs.

The career services professional supports the educational mission of a college by assisting students to develop, evaluate, and pursue career aspirations with the goal of securing employment. Career services professionals accomplish these goals with a range of programs, counseling and services designed to help students make the connection between the academic environment and the workplace.