Introduction

Many college students mistakenly believe their dream job comes right after graduation. What most fail to realize, though, is that in addition to their new knowledge, they must also have experience.

One of the things you need to consider as you choose a career is the path you must take to get there.

  • Is there a career ladder for your career?
  • What education or experience will you need in order to move "up the ladder" of success?

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Lesson Objectives

Following successful completion of this lesson, students will be able to...

  • Demonstrate how to locate, evaluate, and interpret career information for a specific career by:
    • Utilizing career resources, ladders, and websites.

Essential Questions

  • What are the educational and career choices that will shape your life?
  • What is a career ladder and why is it important?

Enduring Understandings

  • Career choices and career selection require research throughout your life.
  • You are responsible for making career and educational choices that will shape your life.

The above objectives correspond with the Alabama Course of Study: Workforce Essentials standards: 3.