vocational development is the process of developing a self-perception over time. Stages;Growth (Birth - Mid teens) - task; develop self-perception; shift from play to work orientation - Fantasy (4 - 10 yrs) career fantasies - interest (11 - 12 yrs) identifies personal interests as a basis for career choices- capacity (13 - 14) becomes more focused on skills that meet requirements of jon Exploration (Mid teens - early 20's) - task;to develop and implement self perception through trials at different jobs. Begin to develop preferences in roles. - Tentative (15 - 17 yrs) trials at part time jobs, volunteer work or classes in career field - Crystallization of Preference (18 - 21 yrs) - choosing a college or career path Establishment (mid 20's - mid 40's) - task; to find a secure field of choice,/professional preference - trial and stabilization (25 - 30 yrs) - May make a few moves during this time, but attempting to find the right job to stabilize- advancement (30 - 40 yrs) - continued effort to remain in the job or set up for promotionsMaintenance (40's - early 60's) - task; to preserve one's position in the company or the field. little to no change may occur in career path or in company Disengagement or Decline (Late 60's - retirement) - task; decrease in activity at work and preparation to decrease time in workforce or retire