How do they match: Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

  • Vocational Adviser
  • Vocational Counselor
  • Vocational Evaluator
  • Vocational Examiner
  • Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
  • Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor
  • Teacher
  • Teacher Advisor

  • Advise and assist students and provide educational and vocational guidance services.

  • Teach classes and present self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
  • Assess needs for assistance, such as rehabilitation, financial aid, or additional vocational training, and refer clients to the appropriate services.
  • Collaborate with teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of school programs and in the preparation of master schedules for curriculum offerings.
  • Compile and study occupational, educational, and economic information to assist counselees in determining and carrying out vocational and educational objectives.
  • Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, administrators, and other professionals to discuss children's progress, resolve behavioral, academic, and other problems, and to determine priorities for students and their resource needs.
  • Counsel individuals to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their educational or vocational situations.
  • Provide information for teachers and staff members involved in helping students or graduates identify and pursue employment opportunities.
  • Provide special services such as alcohol and drug prevention programs and classes that teach students to handle conflicts without resorting to violence.

  • Teach life skills or strategies to clients or their families.
  • Counsel clients regarding educational or vocational issues.