Author: Brian Hutchison, PhD., LPC, Grace W. Wambu, EdD, LAC, NCC, Katheryne T. Leigh-Osroosh, Ph.D., NCC, James H. Lorenz, Ed.D., and Harry T. Smith, Ed.D.

School to Career guides students through the important 21st-century life and career skills they will need as they explore careers, assess their abilities, and engage in opportunities with Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs), work-based learning, and planning for the future. By studying this text, students will learn personal skills, decision-making skills, and employability skills in preparation for the challenges they will face after graduation. This college and career-readiness text includes a new design that brings fresh and current examples to engage the modern student. The 13th edition reflects modern career practices and includes instruction on curriculum vitae (CV), cover letter, updated technology in the workplace (remote work structures, data privacy, artificial intelligence), modern banking practices, 403(b) retirement plans, credit history and credit limit, and healthy habits like developing a growth mindset.

Table of Contents

Abbreviated Contents

School to Career 13e, Online Textbook

• School to Career
• Copyright © 2027 by The Goodheart-Willcox Company, Inc.
• Introduction
• About the Authors
• Reviewers
• Credentialing Partners and Support
• • NOCTI Certifications
  • YouScience® Industry Certifications
• New to This Edition
• Guided Tour
• Tools For Student And Instructor Success
• • Student Tools
  • Instructor Tools
• Brief Contents
• Contents
• Feature Contents
• • Personal Development Plan
  • Picture Success
  • Career Snapshot
  • Career Case
  • Ethical Leadership
  • 21st Century Career Skills
  • Classroom to Career
• Unit 1 Career Exploration
• • Unit 1 Chapters
  • Unit 1 Overview
• Chapter 1 Making the Transition from School to Career
• • Chapter 1 Lessons
  • Chapter 1 Introduction
  • Lesson 1.1 Importance of Work
  • Lesson 1.2 Essential Skills
  • Chapter 1 Review and Assessment
• Chapter 2 Understanding Work-Based Learning
• • Chapter 2 Lessons
  • Chapter 2 Introduction
  • Lesson 2.1 Work-Based Learning Programs
  • Lesson 2.2 Preparing for Work-Based Learning
  • Lesson 2.3 Importance of Study Skills
  • Chapter 2 Review and Assessment
• Chapter 3 What Your Employer Expects
• • Chapter 3 Lessons
  • Chapter 3 Introduction
  • Lesson 3.1 Being an Effective Employee
  • Lesson 3.2 Making a Good Impression
  • Chapter 3 Review and Assessment
• Unit 2 Career Planning
• • Unit 2 Chapters
  • Unit 2 Overview
• Chapter 4 Learning About Yourself
• • Chapter 4 Lessons
  • Chapter 4 Introduction
  • Lesson 4.1 Exploring Who You Are
  • Lesson 4.2 Assessing Yourself
  • Chapter 4 Review and Assessment
• Chapter 5 Making Career Decisions and Plans
• • Chapter 5 Lessons
  • Chapter 5 Introduction
  • Lesson 5.1 Career Decisions
  • Lesson 5.2 Your Career Plan
  • Chapter 5 Review and Assessment
• Chapter 6 Researching and Preparing for Careers
• • Chapter 6 Lessons
  • Chapter 6 Introduction
  • Lesson 6.1 Researching Careers and Finding Job Leads
  • Lesson 6.2 Preparing for Career Success
  • Chapter 6 Review and Assessment
• Chapter 7 Getting a Job
• • Chapter 7 Lessons
  • Chapter 7 Introduction
  • Lesson 7.1 Preparing to Apply for a Job
  • Lesson 7.2 Applying for a Job
  • Lesson 7.3 Interviewing for a Job
  • Chapter 7 Review and Assessment
• Unit 3 Skills for Success
• • Unit 3 Chapters
  • Unit 3 Overview
• Chapter 8 Succeeding on the Job
• • Chapter 8 Lessons
  • Chapter 8 Introduction
  • Lesson 8.1 Your First Job
  • Lesson 8.2 Performance Evaluations and Changing Jobs
  • Lesson 8.3 Safety on the Job
  • Chapter 8 Review and Assessment
• Chapter 9 Communicating on the Job
• • Chapter 9 Lessons
  • Chapter 9 Introduction
  • Lesson 9.1 Communication: Forms, Process, and Levels
  • Lesson 9.2 Communication Skills
  • Lesson 9.3 Communication Methods
  • Chapter 9 Review and Assessment
• Chapter 10 Math in the Workplace
• • Chapter 10 Lessons
  • Chapter 10 Introduction
  • Lesson 10.1 Practical Math
  • Lesson 10.2 Analyzing Data
  • Chapter 10 Review and Assessment
• Chapter 11 Technology and Your Career
• • Chapter 11 Lessons
  • Chapter 11 Introduction
  • Lesson 11.1 Technology Tools and Devices
  • Lesson 11.2 Using Technology Responsibly
  • Lesson 11.3 Work in the Age of Information
  • Chapter 11 Review and Assessment
• Unit 4 Teamwork, Leadership, and Diversity
• • Unit 4 Chapters
  • Unit 4 Overview
• Chapter 12 Teamwork, Leadership, and Problem-Solving Skills
• • Chapter 12 Lessons
  • Chapter 12 Introduction
  • Lesson 12.1 Teamwork and Types of Meetings
  • Lesson 12.2 Team Dynamics and Leadership
  • Lesson 12.3 Problem Solving
  • Chapter 12 Review and Assessment
• Chapter 13 Workplace Diversity and Employee Rights
• • Chapter 13 Lessons
  • Chapter 13 Introduction
  • Lesson 13.1 Understanding Diversity
  • Lesson 13.2 Discrimination and Workplace Rights
  • Chapter 13 Review and Assessment
• Unit 5 The World of Business
• • Unit 5 Chapters
  • Unit 5 Overview
• Chapter 14 Succeeding in Our Economic System
• • Chapter 14 Lessons
  • Chapter 14 Introduction
  • Lesson 14.1 Our Economic System
  • Lesson 14.2 Business Organization
  • Chapter 14 Review and Assessment
• Chapter 15 Entrepreneurship: A Business of Your Own
• • Chapter 15 Lessons
  • Chapter 15 Introduction
  • Lesson 15.1 Entrepreneurship
  • Lesson 15.2 Planning Your Own Business
  • Lesson 15.3 Starting Your Own Business
  • Chapter 15 Review and Assessment
• Unit 6 Managing Your Money to Build a Life
• • Unit 6 Chapters
  • Unit 6 Overview
• Chapter 16 Understanding Your Money
• • Chapter 16 Lessons
  • Chapter 16 Introduction
  • Lesson 16.1 Understanding Income
  • Lesson 16.2 Paying Taxes
  • Lesson 16.3 Banking
  • Chapter 16 Review and Assessment
• Chapter 17 Managing Your Spending, Saving, and Investing
• • Chapter 17 Lessons
  • Chapter 17 Introduction
  • Lesson 17.1 Managing a Budget
  • Lesson 17.2 Spending Wisely
  • Lesson 17.3 Saving and Investing
  • Chapter 17 Review and Assessment
• Chapter 18 Credit and Insurance
• • Chapter 18 Lessons
  • Chapter 18 Introduction
  • Lesson 18.1 Credit Overview
  • Lesson 18.2 How to Use Credit
  • Lesson 18.3 Insurance
  • Chapter 18 Review and Assessment
• Unit 7 Work-Life Balance
• • Unit 7 Chapters
  • Unit 7 Overview
• Chapter 19 Wellness
• • Chapter 19 Lessons
  • Chapter 19 Introduction
  • Lesson 19.1 Mental Health and Wellness
  • Lesson 19.2 Physical Health and Wellness
  • Chapter 19 Review and Assessment
• Chapter 20 Managing Family, Work, and Citizenship Roles
• • Chapter 20 Lessons
  • Chapter 20 Introduction
  • Lesson 20.1 Family
  • Lesson 20.2 Citizenship
  • Chapter 20 Review and Assessment
• Glossary
• Index