Course Details
Career Research & Decision Making (Grade 6-8)
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Course Information
- Subject Area
- Miscellaneous
- State Course Code
- 19258N
- Length
- One Semester
- Total Hours
- 90
This course engages students in self-assessment activities to identify their unique interests, values, and skills. They explore careers aligning with these attributes, learn the importance of goal setting, and understand the steps to secure a job. The curriculum also addresses global trends, employment issues, cultural diversity, demographic shifts, and the significance of lifelong learning.
Learning Goals
Students will:
- Enhance self-awareness regarding personal interests, values, and skills.
- Explore and evaluate careers that match individual profiles.
- Develop goal-setting strategies for short-term and long-term objectives.
- Understand the process of job acquisition, including applications, resumes, and interviews.
- Recognize the impact of global trends, cultural diversity, and demographic changes on career planning.
- Appreciate the importance of lifelong learning in personal and professional development.
Choose Curriculum
Career Research & Decision Making
Thinking ahead to your future career is exciting! In this course, you will participate in several self-assessment activities to help you become more aware of your unique interests, values, and skills. You will explore careers that match your interests, decide what careers you are most interested in, and develop an understanding of the steps you would follow to obtain a job. You will learn the importance of goal setting and begin to set some short-term and long-term goals. You will also explore the influences of global trends, employment issues, cultural diversity, demographic shifts, and lifelong learning.
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| Name | Kind | ISBN | Returnable | Shared |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle School Career Research & Decision Making | Online Class | No | No |
Timeline
Course overview
Goal setting
Getting to know yourself as a learner
Module One: Who Am I?
Personal Interests
Personal Values
Personal Skills
Future Lifestyle
Module Two: Where Am I Going?
Why We Work
Career Planning
Workplace Trends
Module Three: How Do I Get There?
Grade Point Average (G.P.A.)
Paying for College
Planning for High School
Module Four: What Do I Need to Succeed?
Job Application
Résumé
Interview
Review
Reflection on Modules 1–4
Personal growth check-in
Next steps for academic and career goals