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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Domenico, Desirae M.; Jones, Karen H. – Journal of Career and Technical Education, 2006
Women have increasingly become more involved in the workforce following World War II. Paid employment of women has shifted from primarily traditional female-oriented jobs to more non-traditional, and previously male-oriented careers. Women's participation in the workforce has lead to the study of career aspirations of women. Career aspirations are…
Descriptors: Females, Career Development, Occupational Aspiration, Womens Education
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Adams, Elaine; Womble, Myra N.; Jones, Karen H. – Journal of Career and Technical Education, 2000
Using National Board for Professional Teaching Standards propositions as a framework, attitudes of 354 secondary marketing students were examined. Their perception of marketing courses was based on personal relevance, educational value, and life skills. They felt teachers had sufficient knowledge and commitment and the course prepared them for…
Descriptors: Daily Living Skills, Marketing, Relevance (Education), Secondary School Students