Introduction
How many times have you been asked "What do you want to be when you grow up?" If you're like most people, you started off with limited knowledge of the variety of careers. You probably knew about about firefighters, teachers, doctors, and whatever your parent's career is.
As you got a little older, you became aware that there are different types of doctors, for example, and that being "in business" could mean many different things. However, if you're like many teenagers, you still aren't aware of all of the career options out there.
In this lesson, you will take an assessment that will identify careers that match your interests, skills, and values. Then, you will do some research about a specific career.
Following successful completion of this lesson, students will be able to...
- Select a career goal based on assessment results
- Research a specific career and report on education requirement, salary expectations, training, and description of the work
Enduring Understandings
- Hard work, a good education, and self-knowledge lay the foundation for career/occupations success.
- Career choice and income levels have a direct effect on consumer decisions.
- Career preparation is a life-long process that requires purposeful planning based on research, self-knowledge, and informed choices.
The above objectives correspond with the Alabama Course of Study: Career Preparedness standards: 4 and 4a.