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resources that help educators guide students in learning about and selecting courses towards careers of choice
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Amalia Suaña - Dialogue with a Seventh-day Adventist Early Childhood Educator from Peru TertiaryInterview with Amalia Suaña, the winner of the "Integration Award 2011" for her educational projects among the Uros, an ethnic group living on the floating islands of Lake Titicaca in the highlands of southern Peru. -
Answers for Me - Free Support for Life's Questions and Issues! Grade 9-LifelongRead nuggets of practical common sense tips for holistic Christian living, organized by topic: family life, healthy living, spiritual growth, life notes, spirit renew, Bible bay, and story harvest, or search for more. -
Aruna Papp - Dialogue with the First Adventist IndoCanadian Female Specialist in the Fight against Culture-Rooted Abuse of Women Tertiary"On March 9, 2013, Aruna Papp established a record. She became the first Adventist Indo-Canadian woman to represent Canada as a delegate to the United Nations Conference on Global Violence Against Women." -
Career Education K-12, Part 1, A Practical Approach Tertiary-LifelongThis article explores the purpose career education and its relationship to a Christ-centered curriculum within the Seventh-day Adventist system of education. Upon completion teachers will gain a better understanding of the following topic areas: a rationale... -
Career Education K-12, Part 2, A Practical Approach Tertiary-LifelongThis article presents guidelines for a work-experience education program that could be used as a model to introduce work-experience education into the curriculum of Adventist academies. Objectives include understanding the benefits and concepts of work-experience... -
Career Guidance and Sabbath Observance Grade 5-LifelongThis article discusses how to help students choose and prepare for their future vocations, while taking Sabbath observance into consideration. -
Career in the Marketplace - Is It Appropriate for a Christian? Grade 11-Tertiary"All settings where productive and legitimate service can be provided are valued in the Bible so long as each endeavor is pursued in a manner that honors God." -
Carlos Puyol Buil - Dialogue with a Spanish pastor, scholar, and administrator Grade 11-LifelongCarlos Puyol Buil answers questions regarding his life, ministry, and career. -
Christopher Mbulawa - Dialogue with an Adventist Police Officer in Botswana Grade 9-Lifelong"Inspector Mbulawa currently serves as assistant commissioner of the Botswana Police Service, in charge of public relations. He is an active member and current head elder of the Broadhurst Seventh-day Adventist Church in Gaborone." -
Conflict of the Ages Designed for a New Generation Grade 11-LifelongRead how a design studio co-owner is combining his professional skills with his interest in presenting the Adventist message in an attractive way. -
Dan Constantinescu: Dialogue with an Adventist politician, bank president, and university professor from Romania Grade 11-Lifelong“Those who study in a public university have to face a lot: the offer and the pull of this world, so generous and so tempting; the temptations that are alluring and powerful; the ease with which one can slip away from God and embrace the values of the... -
Daniel D. Ntanda Nsereko - Adventist Judge Grade 11-LifelongThis interview with Daniel D. Ntanda Nsereko, an Adventist judge at the International Criminal Court at The Hague, covers topics such as his current position and responsibilities, and why laws are necessary. He responds from a Biblical perspective. -
Daniel Gallardo - Dialogue with an Adventist Artist from Mexico Grade 11-Tertiary“Although barely 35, Daniel Gallardo is a talented artist and photographer, well noted not only in denominational circles but also in the Mexican art world as well. With a degree in visual arts and photography from Montemorelos University, Mexico, he... -
David Meyer - Dialogue with an Adventist Academic Ophthalmologist from South Africa Grade 11-Tertiary"Like all practitioners of medicine, ophthalmic surgeons, too, have to be committed to their profession and need to have a love and a passion for those who come under their care." -
Dennis Dean Tidwell - Dialogue with an Adventist U.S. Foreign Service Officer Grade 9-Lifelong"Dennis Dean Tidwell is currently working with the U.S. Department of State in Kabul, Afghanistan, where he assists in the coordination of international development assistance." -
Dialogue Editorial: Adventists and Military Service Grade 11-Lifelong"In the ongoing discussion about the ethical issues of killing, war, and military service, perhaps the counsel of the apostle Paul, given in another context, may be helpful: 'each should be fully convinced in their own mind.' Let each one prayerfully... -
Donna Galluzzo - Dialogue with an Adventist Home Care Business Executive Tertiary"Today [Gualluzo] is known around the country as a dynamic visionary and an effective CEO in the home care industry." This interview also includes her conversion story. -
Doris A. Mendoza - Dialogue with an Adventist Professor of Medicine in the Philippines Grade 11-TertiaryDr. Mendoza is currently "helping to establish the first Adventist Medical College on the campus of Adventist University of the Philippines in Silang, Cavite. While serving this proposed institution as dean elect, she continues to work as a full-time... -
Economics Unit - Identifying the Specialized Work People Do Grade 1-Grade 2Use this comprehensive unit to help Grade 1 students identify the specialized work that people do, intentionally considering the Biblical perspective on vocation. The unit includes connections to Bible, Spelling, Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science,... -
Edino Biaggi - Dialogue with an Adventist musician from Argentina Grade 9-Lifelong"Born and raised in an Argentinian family of Adventist leaders, worldclass oboe performer Edino Biaggi started his career as a musician at the age of nine with a concert tour around Argentina." -
Enoch Kanagaraj - Dialogue with an Indo-U.K. Adventist Grade 11-LifelongMr. Kanagaraj spearheads “One Vision,” a youth organization working for community cohesion and service in Hertfordshire County, United Kingdom. -
Fernando Montes Tapia - Dialogue with a Seventh-day Adventist Pediatric Surgeon and Researcher from Mexico Tertiary"Dr. Montes Tapia is professor of pediatrics and surgery and director of pediatric emergencies at the University Hospital of the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Mexico." -
Following Jesus Unreservedly Grade 11-Lifelong"Institutions of higher education entice us with promises of excellence and distinction, and the opportunity to change the world through the acquisition of knowledge. Jesus’ model is drastically different: Come. Follow Me. Be nothing. And I will... -
From Pediatrics to Ministry of Teaching - A Personal Journey Tertiary-LifelongThis interview with Wendy Jackson, theology lecturer at Avondale College, focuses on how God led her from a career in medicine to her current role. -
Hannu Takkula - Dialogue with an Adventist member of the European Parliament Grade 11-TertiaryIn addition to an interview with Hannu Takkula, this article also briefly outlines his journey to Adventistism. -
Heidi Schulz Maier - Dialogue with a German Adventist Professor and Researcher in Human Genetics Tertiary-Lifelong"It's not easy to find a Seventh-day Adventist human genetics scientist working on the cutting edge of the discipline. It is perhaps even more difficult to find one with a gift for teaching, for making complex definitions and notions easily understandable... -
Humberto M. Rasi - Dialogue with the Founder of this Journal Tertiary"As Dialogue’s former chief editor (1989-2007), I remember the long hours devoted to this publication as a worthwhile investment." -
Isabel de Moraes - A dialogue with an Adventist biochemist specializing in membrane protein research Grade 11-Tertiary"Dr.Isabel de Moraes is a uniquely qualified researcher who runs the Membrane Protein Laboratory at the Diamond Light Source, a gigantic synchrotron occupying much of a decommissioned Royal Air Force base near Oxford, England." -
John Ashton - Dialogue with an Adventist Scientist from Australia Grade 11-Lifelong"Dr. Ashton is currently strategic research manager at Sanitarium Health and Wellbeing, one of Australia’s largest cereal and health food producers." -
Judy Clements - Dialogue with an Adventist Administrator and Educator in the United Kingdom Tertiary-Lifelong“Motivated by a desire to effect change and to transform lives,” Ms. Clements has found great satisfaction in being in a “position of influence to make a significant positive impact on the lives of individuals from all walks of life.” -
Kevin Sullivan - Dialogue with an Appeals Judge Who Helps the Disabled Grade 11-LifelongSumming up his life experience, Kevin Sullivan states, “with Jesus I discovered the meaning of life. God worked His purposes out in all the different experiences I went through. It takes faith to keep going. In my work, I want to serve and I want to... -
Leonard Azamfirei - Dialogue with the First Adventist President of a Public Medical University in Romania Grade 11-Lifelong"Growing up as an Adventist in a communist country, early in my life I found that health professions provided a perfect setting for my Christian calling: to be a caring person, and to be involved in a ministry that would reflect the love of Jesus to those... -
Leonid Hrytsak - Dialogue with an Adventist Artist from Ukraine Grade 9-Tertiary"At 24, Leonid Hrytsak may seem too young to be an accomplished artist. But he is. His age and the quality of his art speak much about his love for and involvement with nature, especially his native Ukraine". -
Life-Skills Workshop - Prepare Students for the 'Real World' TertiaryHow can colleges prepare students for the 'real world'? Every month, juniors and seniors at Walla Walla College (WWC) can attend workshops designed to offer them practical skills such as balancing a checkbook, purchasing a home, and maintaining a strong spiritual... -
Mafu S. Rakometsi - Dialogue with a Leading Seventh-day Adventist Educator in South Africa Tertiary-Lifelong"Teaching has many opportunities, both at government and church levels. Depending on what an individual prefers, one could remain in the classroom for the rest of his or her career and enjoy seeing young people grow. Opportunities for service in and through... -
Margaret C. Ashby - Dialogue with an Adventist Senior Official of the Barbados Postal Service Tertiary"Born in an Adventist home, Ashby enjoyed church life in a country where 6 percent of the population is Adventist. However, during her youth, she drifted away from God." -
Maximilian Jantscher - An Adventist Artist in Austria with a Glowing Touch for the Heroes of Faith Grade 11-Tertiary"Maximilian is currently a professional painting-therapist to help people find and resolve problems by painting certain scenes of their life. He invites people for painting classes and tells them that they can only find peace when they make Jesus their... -
Michelle Chin - Dialogue with an Adventist specialist in political science Grade 11-Tertiary"Currently Michelle serves as assistant professor of political science at Arizona State University. She has published articles on various aspects of the United States political system in professional journals, and is working on a book on Congressional... -
Mpoki M. Ulisubisya - Dialogue with an Adventist High Commissioner of Tanzania to Canada Grade 11-LifelongUlisubisya states, “The Lord has provided many opportunities to share my faith where I work. Even more, drawing on the resources my faith provides, I strive to demonstrate integrity in all that I do and encourage others to do the same.” -
Norma Nashed - Dialogue with the President and Founder of Restore a Child Grade 11-Lifelong"Based in Maryland, U.S.A., Restore a Child’s mission is to provide basic care to children: food, water, medical care, education, and in some cases shelter. It began informally with educational support for students in Jordan and now serves... -
Paul Chibuike Anonaba - Dialogue with an Adventist Senior Advocate of Nigeria Tertiary-Lifelong"The lessons he learned in childhood led him to embrace two ideals that became an inseparable part of his life: a love for God as Creator and a commitment to responsible living...Today Paul is a leading legal practitioner in his homeland. The Government... -
Post-School Transition - Preparation for High School Students with Disabilities - A Vital Issue for Special Education Grade 12-Lifelong"Students with disabilities face many barriers and issues in their schooling years; and perhaps one factor that impacts most on how they succeed into adulthood is the transition program run by the school to bridge the gap between schooling and work,... -
Pre-college career guidance and persistence at a small private university in Tennessee Grade 12-TertiaryThis mixed methods study was designed to determine the type and quality of pre-college career guidance experiences of college freshmen and the impact of those experiences on student performance and retention. This study was limited to first time freshmen at... -
Preparing for College & Careers - Launching a Free Online Academy Class Grade 8-Grade 12Shared at the 2018 NAD convention, this presentation details an "all-new nine-model class, developed by Andrews University Pre-College Services and circle.adventist.org in collaboration with Griggs International Academy and Adventist Learning Community...learn... -
Preparing for College and Career Course Grade 9-Grade 12This free online course is a comprehensive faith-based journey through personal management, college and career exploration, preparing teens for life after high school. Nine self-paced, teacher-facilitated units were created with sophomores in mind, but are... -
Professionals - Any Room in God’s Ministry? Tertiary-Lifelong"As Christian professionals, the activity of architects is steeped in technicalities. They are expected to work a lot of hours; leaving them no extra time for actual 'ministry.' In such an environment, with hardly enough time for family or personal Bible... -
Putting Education to Work: Cooperative Education at Columbia Union College TertiaryRichard Moyers describes how cooperative education can be adapted and implemented at an Adventist college. Columbia Union College's work-study program available to students in the form of cooperative education. The history of cooperative education at CUC is... -
R.J. Solomon - A Dialogue with a Leading Adventist Educator-Researcher in India Grade 11-Lifelong"Fix your eyes upon the Lord and begin your professional journey, abiding in Him with all your heart, mind, and soul. He will give you your heart’s desire and more." -
Ramón Rolando Garrido Quevedo - Dialogue with a Chilean Adventist Artist Grade 11-Lifelong"Although art is not Garrido’s primary profession (he is a medical technician), he spends every bit of his free time drawing and painting – an activity that gives him immense joy and provides a means of sharing his love of the beautiful with... -
Rebecca Oyindamola Olomojobi - Dialogue with a Nigerian Adventist Judge Tertiary"Rebecca Oyindamola Olomojobi is a housewife, mother, and Federal High Court judge in Nigeria." -
Refilwe Nancy Phaswana-Mafuya - Dialogue with a Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health in South Africa Grade 11-LifelongAs a professor of epidemiology and public health at the University of Johannesburg in South Africa and guest lecturer in epidemiology at the Pan African University of Life and Earth Sciences at Ibadan, Nigeria, Dr. Refilwe Nancy Phaswana-Mafuya “values... -
Robert Mwanga - Dialogue with an Adventist Agriculturist Researcher in Uganda Tertiary-Lifelong"From that simple introduction in the Iganga village to the portals of high scholarship and renowned achievement in Kampala has been a long and arduous climb. But with unfailing faith in God, a steady purpose of life that flows from that faith, and an... -
Rosana Alves - Dialogue with a Brazilian-Born Adventist Neuroscientist Grade 11-Lifelong"I see everyday in my work in various small ways, and this helps me to see in all those with whom I come in contact a reflection of God’s love and power. Loving God and loving our neighbors must become part of our professional life, whatever that... -
Sara Benavides: A Dialogue with an Adventist Architect from El Salvador Grade 11-LifelongBenavides’s “contributions to society through her country-wide work are well known and acknowledged. Her passion to serve others is governed solely by God’s call to care for the poor, the needy, and the deprived in society.” -
Should You Become a Cash Expert? Grade 8-LifelongThis article, written by a Seventh-day Adventist business scholar, challenges the reader to consider the role of a business finance professional. -
Teaching Junior-High Students About Careers Grade 7-Grade 12Ideas, projects, and applications for teaching junior-high students about careers. The best way to teach about careers is to ask students themselves to explore and develop questions relating to career awareness. Questions students need to address: Who am I?... -
Technology Careers and Faith - Closing the Great Divide Grade 11-Lifelong"Our Christian faith has strong ties to technology. God ordained technical careers when He designed us to be creative, when He called Bezalel and ordained the tabernacle craftsmen. God entrusted human technologists and human technology to create a place... -
Technology for the Job Market Kindergarten-Grade 12This article from the JAE special technology and education issue discusses how technology will change the job market. It examines job trends, the job market, and jobs in the future. -
Thadeu de Jesus e Silva Filho - Dialogue with a Brazilian Adventist Sociologist Grade 11-Lifelong"Sociology provides useful tools to be of great service to the community, but that usefulness should not be compromised at the altar of a weak or absent faith. Human beings are created in God’s image, and that should be at the core of any service... -
The Role of Vocational Studies in Adventist Secondary Education Grade 9-LifelongHenry "focuses on the importance of vocational training in Jamaican Adventist Schools, its significance in this process of integration and indeed the need to improve educational offering in this area." -
The Tough Gig - Being Salt and Light Tertiary-LifelongIn this Avondale College graduation address, the speaker considers what it means to be salt and light in the workplace. -
The Value of Career Guidance Grade 7-Grade 12This 2012 NAD Teachers Convention presentation includes research findings relating to the need for and delivery of career guidance to academy students in the Southern Union. -
Training in Up-to-Date Careers in Home Economics Grade 9-LifelongThe crisis in academy-level home economics has created a demand at the college/university level for programs leading to a wider variety of careers in the area. Student interest in home economics has become more specialized. Examples of job opportunities within... -
Trudy Morgan-Cole - Dialogue with an Adventist writer from Canada Grade 11-Tertiary"My advice for any young writer is to read as much as possible and to write as much as possible. And not to give up, because writing – and especially writing for publication – can be a very discouraging process." -
Uli Nees - Dialogue with an Adventist Lufthansa Pilot from Germany Grade 9-Lifelong"Uli Nees is a Seventh-day Adventist with a career that is rather unique to Adventists: he is a commercial pilot for Lufthansa, flying Airbus 340s." -
Work Experience in the Elementary School Grade 6-Grade 8Harry Rogers, a seventh-grade homeroom teacher, developed an innovative and successful practical arts work program for elementary students. The objective is to get students into the community to experience work in the real world and learn work habits and techniques....