Welcome!

Hi, I'm Mindy Bingham, the author of Career Choices, and I'd like to take a moment and welcome you to our web site. As the world of education evolves, so will these pages. I urge you to keep coming back.

We all know one of the challenges that you face as an educator today is unmotivated, apathetic students who have lost interest in learning. But what about the solution? How can we turn these young people around to become active participants in their own learning process, to understand and appreciate the link between education and a successful future? Throughout this web site, we hope to offer you a solution.

Our Career Choices curriculum directly addresses these issues. Through a series of student-centered activities, young people begin to see themselves -- their dreams, aspirations, and goals -- as part of the bigger picture. Suddenly, a light goes on and they realize there is a connection between learning in the classroom and their chances for success in real life. Engagement increases dramatically because, like the rest of us, students become invested in working hard when they see that the results will benefit them personally.

If you are involved in Freshman Academies, Smaller Learning Communities, Career Pathways, Tech Prep, Advisor/Advisee, or integrating academics with CATE courses, and you're searching for a competency-based, career and life planning curriculum, Career Choices offers a proven option.

Used in over 4,300 schools nationwide, these materials fit into a variety of settings, from "stand alone" freshman orientation programs to more complex integrated, interdisciplinary programs. You can browse our web site to introduce yourself to our curriculum. Then, you'll want to order a 60-day review set so you can take an up-close and personal look at what the materials have to offer.