Career Exploration Day

Charles Douglas

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Career Exploration Day

Explore various career paths

This lesson guides 11th-grade students through a virtual exploration of various career paths using interactive tools to match their interests with potential careers. It is important as it helps students understand the skills needed for different careers and aligns their interests with potential future paths, encouraging informed decision-making about their education and career choices.

Audience

11th Grade Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Explore various career paths

Materials

Computers or tablets with internet access, Career Exploration Worksheet, Interest Assessment Tool, and Career Path Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

Welcome students and introduce the objective of the lesson: exploring various career paths.
Explain the importance of understanding different careers and how they align with personal interests and skills.
Briefly outline the activities for the session.

Step 2

Interest Assessment

15 mins

Distribute the Interest Assessment Tool to each student.
Guide students to complete the assessment, which will help identify their interests and potential career matches.
Encourage students to think about their hobbies, subjects they enjoy, and activities they excel in.

Step 3

Career Exploration Activity

25 mins

Provide students with access to computers or tablets.
Direct them to use the online career exploration platform to research careers that match their interests.
Encourage students to take notes on the skills required, education paths, and job responsibilities for each career.
Circulate the room to assist students and answer questions.

Step 4

Reflection and Discussion

10 mins

Gather students for a group discussion using the Career Path Discussion Questions.
Encourage students to share their findings and thoughts on the careers they explored.
Discuss how their interests align with the skills needed for these careers and any surprises they encountered.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Summarize the key takeaways from the lesson.
Encourage students to continue exploring careers and consider how their current education can support their future goals.
Provide information on additional resources for career exploration.

Worksheet

Career Exploration Worksheet

This worksheet helps students organize their thoughts and findings during the career exploration activity. It includes sections for noting down career interests, required skills, and educational paths.

List three careers that match your interests and describe why they appeal to you.

Consider your hobbies, favorite subjects, and activities you enjoy.

What skills are required for each of these careers?

What educational paths are necessary for these careers?

Discussion

Career Path Discussion Questions

These questions facilitate a group discussion about the careers students explored and how their interests align with potential career paths.

What career did you find most interesting and why?

Encourage students to share specific aspects of the career that appeal to them.

Were there any careers that surprised you?

Discuss any unexpected findings or new interests that emerged.

How do your current skills and interests align with the careers you explored?

Help students reflect on their strengths and areas for growth.