### Question
Can you define what career guidance and counseling means?


### Answer
**Career guidance and counseling** is defined as the following in *20 U.S.C. § 6103*:

> programs—


(A) that pertain to the body of subject matter and related techniques and methods organized for the development in individuals of career awareness, career planning, career decisionmaking, placement skills, and knowledge and understanding of local, State, and national occupational, educational, and labor market needs, trends, and opportunities

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 6103*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 69-SCHOOL-TO-WORK OPPORTUNITIES**

