LibGuides: PSY645A: Week 2 Resources

Week 2 Required Resources

Textbook

Career Development and Counseling: Putting Theory and Research to Work
Brown, S., & Lent, R. (2020). Career development and counseling: Putting theory and research to work (3rd ed.). Wiley.

Please review the following sections of Part 2 in Brown and Lent (2020) to gain a deeper understanding of the concepts covered in the Week 2 lecture and quiz:

The Role of Gender in Career Development (pp. 273-286)
The Role of Race and Ethnicity in Career Development (pp. 309-334)
The Influence of Social Class and Poverty on Career Development (pp. 356-366)
LGBT Population and Career Development (pp. 392-394)
Supporting Youth and Young Adults with Disabilities in Career Development (pp. 405-428)
Supporting Older Workers and Retirees (pp. 458-461)

Articles

The following resources correspond to the assigned readings this week; they are available to job seekers in California and are discussed in the Week 2 lecture:

The Skilled Trades are a Wonderful Career Opportunity for Women
Tradeswomen Inc. (2024). The Skilled Trades are a Wonderful Career Opportunity for Women. https://tradeswomen.org/
Tradeswomen Inc. aims to increase the number of women in construction and related trades.
Employment Discrimination
State of California. (2024). Employment Discrimination. Civil Rights Department.
California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) applies to public and private employers, labor organizations and employment agencies to protect workers from illegal discrimination.
Department of Rehabilitation. Health and Human Services
State of California. (2024). Department of Rehabilitation. Health and Human Services. https://www.dor.ca.gov/
The California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living, and equality for individuals with disabilities.
Employment Services
SF LGBT Center. (2024). Employment Services.
The SF LGBT Center offers virtual and in-person services to support LGBTQ+ participants’ job searches, training opportunities, and networking opportunities with potential employers.
Find a College
California Community Colleges. (2024). Find a College.
Our California Community Colleges offer more than 200 workforce training opportunities that provide hands-on experience while building the comprehensive skill sets needed today and into the future. Search by program keywords, degree, zip code, or college name to find a program on the website.
Volunteer With SCORE
SCORE. (2024). Volunteer With SCORE.
SCORE’s mission is to foster vibrant small business communities through mentoring and education. Mentors are the driving force in achieving this mission and are the backbone of the organization.

Videos

Week 2 Optional Resources

Case Study: Coaching in a Career-advancement and Leadership-Development Program for Women
Desormeaux, L. (2023). Case study: Coaching in a career-advancement and leadership-development program for women. Psychology of Leaders and Leadership, 26(2), 127–147.
This case study describes the author's experience consulting with an international company on a leadership-development and career-advancement program for women.
Using Motivational Interviewing in Career Counseling
Miller, G. (2006). Using Motivational Interviewing in Career Counseling. National Career Development Association.
Developing a healthy sense of self and establishing a career path are important tasks for young adults and anyone who may be experiencing barriers to employment. Motivational interviewing principles and techniques encourage collaboration, promote client autonomy, and enhance the therapeutic relationship in the career counseling process.
Training Resources for Job Seekers
State of California. (2024). Training Resources for Job Seekers. Employment Development Department.
Californians who are unemployed, need job training, or need to brush up on their skills can take advantage of a variety of free employment and training services available through the Employment Development Department.