After a field-test of the course, teachers overwhelmingly reported satisfaction and confidence in their ability to implement the ideas in their math, science or English classes. Teachers learn how to connect activities in the classroom to the events unfolding in the labor market. In this guide, teachers learn a basic framework for career planning. Teachers can use a variety of methods or strategies to help students gain a better understanding of themselves in relation to the career building process. In addition to infusing career development ideas in career content, teachers are encouraged to implement the ideas incidentally, i.e., make casual comments when they see students in the hall or in class.
Parents can also assist by acting as volunteers.
For example, in one school a parent, acting as a career technician, used a telephone hotline and interactive video disc to assist students in exploring various career paths. In order for teachers and counselors to infuse career development into the curriculum, professional development needs to be provided. Ministries of Education have a responsibility to make professional development happen. The province of Alberta chose to use a partnership model rather than do it alone. One of the guiding principles of this professional development initiative is that inservice opportunities should be available to teachers and counselors in their home locales.