At the high school level, the career guidance curriculum is both exploratory and preparatory with an ongoing emphasis on planning for future education and careers. The heart of the program takes place in the language arts classes. Language arts teachers are strong supporters of this approach to career development. These activities are supplemented through several 90-minute class periods in which counselors and teachers assist students in developing high school plans. In the eleventh and twelfth grades, career guidance is highly focused and more personalized.
Students use print materials, videos and computers to link with career information.
They combine this information with data in a portfolio, which contains material accumulated over several years, to develop career-related research projects for language arts. The research culminates in papers and presentations for all students. Teachers help students develop their resumes and practice interviewing through mock interviews conducted by local business people. Students also have opportunities for internship experiences. The Kuna career guidance program is a highly collaborative, integrated effort supported through professional development.