The primary objectives of this article are to summarize the current status of the vocational realm of counseling psychology and to present some ideas for a renewed agenda for vocational psychology. As reflected in various surveys and position papers, the professional interests and skills of counseling psychologists seem to be shifting away from career-related activities. The implications of this trend are detailed and a set of proposals for the reinvigoration of the vocational realm of counseling psychology is provided
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