ABSTRACT

Purpose: This research investigates whether career counseling programs improve career awareness levels for students enrolled at Al-Karak University College. The research addressed the insufficiently available localized research about structured career guidance in Jordanian technical colleges because literature showed this as a missing aspect. Methodology: The sample comprised 250 randomly chosen students including males and females. who attended various departments at Al-Karak University College. A structured questionnaire measured their understanding of careers before and after the career counseling programs. Descriptive and inferential statistical evaluations used the SPSS to analyze the quantitative data. Findings: The implementation of career counseling programs produced meaningful positive effects on student career understanding statistics. After receiving career counseling sessions, students achieved better comprehension regarding their career potentials and education systems with goal-setting capabilities. Implications for Research and Practice: Academic and career decision-making becomes more successful when college institutions implement structured career counseling programs for their students. The study demonstrates that institutions must invest and endorse both professional counseling services and career development programs for students.