### Question
How does GENERAL PROVISIONS define career guidance and counseling?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 2471*, **career guidance and counseling** is defined as:

> programs—


(A) which 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. § 2471*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 43-AMERICAN FOLKLIFE PRESERVATION > SUBCHAPTER V-GENERAL PROVISIONS > Part C-Definitions**

