Introduction
	Successful career development depends upon many factors which include: a personal knowledge of one's talents and interests, awareness of various career options, and exploration of the postsecondary institutions which provide a wide range of programs and support services for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. The purpose of this training module is to offer practical suggestions for students, parents, and guidance counselors as they begin the process of exploring career opportunities and selecting appropriate postsecondary education institutions. Choosing a Postsecondary Program can be used as an educational tool to assist students who are deaf and hard of hearing in examining their career goals and to develop a plan for selecting a suitable postsecondary institution.
	Section I of the model encourages students to recognize and compare their personal interests, academic abilities, aptitude, and personality traits with their employment goals and career options. Section II of the model assists the students in determining the support services that they will need in order to reach their educational goals.   What is my primary mode of communication? How can I increase my academic skills? Do I require assistive listening devices? Once the students answer these types of questions and determine the types of support services needed, they can begin the search for an appropriate postsecondary institution. The process involved in selecting a postsecondary educational institution will be discussed in Section III of the training model. Does the college offer a program of study suited to my career interests? Does the institution provide the support services that I need in order to complete my educational goals? What are the estimated costs involved in attending the institution? Is there financial assistance available for students?