Toward Involving the Total Community in Career Education

Because of the importance of career education to the future of today's children, parents, businessmen, and others who are sensitive to the needs of the community should be involved in comprehensive career education programs. Such interest in changing the thrust of our educational system can be achieved through public relations campaigns. In addition to explaining the program, however, it is necessary to help each segment of the community to identify the roles it can play in the program, including planning, decision-making, and helping to teach about jobs, life styles, and adult roles. To achieve this goal, a department of community relations should be established; this component of the school staff spearheads the effort, but all other staff must also be involved.