EdITS Career Development Newsletter

What's New from EdITS

COPSystem Online Beta-Testing

We are ready to begin a new round of beta-testing for the web-based Career Occupational Preference System -
The COPSystem Online.
 
Your participation will help us improve test administration by significantly decreasing the time required to assess individual examinees while preserving the validity and integrity of your results....Read More.

Career Guidance Solutions

COPSystem Career Measurement

The COPSystem Career Measurement Package includes all of the materials you need to administer, score and interpret the COPS Interest Inventory, CAPS ability battery and the COPES work values survey.

Interpretation of results is organized around groupings of occupational clusters which represent the world of work.

Learn More About Support Materials -
Career Guidance Made Easy!

Wall Charts and Pocket Charts  help identify the right occupation for your client.
The Career Briefs Kit provides specific job information in an easy and accessible format for all ages.
The Job Handbook is a useful resource for young adults who want a fun guide to help them prepare for the world of work.

Does Career Education Reduce Dropout Rates?

The national high school dropout rate is of concern to school faculty, parents, and students. Educational Testing Service released a report indicating that the high school dropout rate is on the rise with as many as 30% of high school students dropping out. In addition to the increase in rates, students are dropping out at younger ages, as early as ninth and tenth grades. The report points out that there is a declining opportunity for dropouts in a workplace that is requiring higher skill levels and this is an issue that needs to be addressed....Read More.

Work Values are Important in Career Selection

When individuals make a list of some of the important aspects of career selection they often take into account interests and job skills or abilities but overlook work values. Besides knowing the “3 R’s,” there are several important character traits or work values that lead to career success and satisfaction.

According to a study published by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, communication skills and honesty/integrity were the two most important traits that employers valued. Developing these character skills are not only helpful in finding a career but also lead to more satisfaction in a career....Read More.

Career Education for Everyone

Many U.S. school districts are structuring their secondary schools around career pathways and emphasizing the importance of career education for a myriad of reasons, some of which include the premise that coursework relevance helps student performance and decreases dropout rates. One way to integrate career education into school curriculum and lead students on a successful career path, is the Career Education Responsive to Every Student (CERES) program....Read More.

Career Counseling Benefits Society

America's Career Resource Network Association (ACRNA) supports the importance of career counseling for students and society as a whole. In their report, ACRNA outlines the educational, social and economic benefits of comprehensive career counseling in schools. Providing students with a comprehensive career education program points students in the right direction and encourages them to stay in school to meet their career goals. The COPSystem Comprehensive Career Guidebook and Leader's Guide helps teachers advise students on the relationship of education to the world of work. Additionally, the text encourages students to explore their career options through the use of the COPSystem assessments....Read More.

Using the Study Attitudes and Methods Survey Results in the Classroom: Sample Activity

The Study Attitudes and Methods Survey (SAMS) may be helpful in identifying and selecting students with higher levels of academic interest and study methods who may benefit from special programs. The SAMS might also be of help identifying students that need to improve their study skills to help raise their grade point averages....View Activity.