Title:
CAREER INTERVENTION: A PANACEA TO SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ CAREER CHOICES AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENT

Authors:
Usman Isah, Nigeria

Abstract:
The science of career intervention uses theory and research to create career interventions within a variety of professional services and assess their efficacy. This paper examined low SES-related concerns, career development theories, high school career development, career counseling in a group context, and high school career development in general. This paper critically examined the concepts of career intervention and career development. It brought to the fore, discussions on relevant theories as well as some empirical evidences in support of the relevance of career intervention in secondary school students’career development. In order to help students make appropriate, satisfying personal, social, and educational choices and to instill in them the qualities of self-understanding, self-direction, skill in problem solving, and capacity for rational decision making, it is suggested that authorities of Secondary Schools should create Career Intevention Unit for effective guidance and counseling of students in their career choice. Finally, there should a subject or topic in relevant subject that will deal with career choide and development. This is to equip students with necessary pieces of inmformation regarding caeeer issues.