Orientation to Public Service Occupations. Curriculum Guide.

Prepared as a tool for implementing a career education program, the guide is designed to help high school students and teachers explore career options available in the public services field. The eight major occupational groups covered in units are: (1) government agency management, (2) social and economic services, (3) educational services, (4) resources management, (5) rural, urban, and community development, (6) public safety, corrections, and judical services, (7) regulatory services and records, and (8) transportation services. Sections of each unit contain information on the nature of the occupational groups, the types of work performed, the qualifications and preparation needed, the activities engaged in, career ladders, and employment prospects. Each section includes appropriate instructional objectives, content, student learning activities, teacher activities to facilitate management of learning situations, and a list of instructional resources. Appended are: a listing of resource suppliers and 98 pages of suggested multiple choice evaluation questions. Prepared as master copies for duplication, pre- and post-tests are provided for each section of each unit with answers included. (Author/MS)