Career Exploration Workshop

Kimberly C

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Career Exploration Workshop

Explore various career paths

This lesson is designed to help 12th-grade students explore various career paths through research and guest speaker insights. Students will learn about different industries, required skills, and potential career trajectories. This session is crucial as it provides students with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions about their future careers, aligning their interests and skills with potential job opportunities.

Audience

12th Grade Students

Time

1 hour 30 mins

Approach

Explore various career paths

Materials

Guest speaker invitation, Projector and screen, Career research worksheet, Discussion questions, and Pens and paper

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

Welcome students and introduce the session's objectives.
Briefly discuss the importance of exploring career paths and making informed decisions about the future.

Step 2

Guest Speaker Presentation

30 mins

Introduce the guest speaker, who will share insights about their career journey.
Encourage students to take notes and think of questions to ask during the Q&A session.

Step 3

Q&A with Guest Speaker

15 mins

Facilitate a Q&A session where students can ask the guest speaker about their career, industry trends, and advice for aspiring professionals.

Step 4

Career Research Activity

20 mins

Distribute the career research worksheet.
Instruct students to research a career of interest using online resources or provided materials.
Encourage students to focus on required skills, education, and potential career trajectories.

Step 5

Group Discussion

10 mins

Organize students into small groups to discuss their research findings.
Use the provided discussion questions to guide the conversation.

Step 6

Closure

5 mins

Recap the key points discussed during the session.
Encourage students to continue exploring career options and seek guidance from counselors or mentors.

Worksheet

Career Research Worksheet

A worksheet to guide students in researching a career of interest, focusing on required skills, education, and potential career trajectories.

What career are you researching?

Choose a career that interests you.

What are the required skills and education for this career?

What are the potential career trajectories in this field?

What did you find most interesting about this career?

Discussion

Career Discussion Questions

Discussion questions to facilitate group conversations about career research findings.

What career did you research and why?

Encourage students to share their interests and reasons for choosing the career.

What skills and education are necessary for this career?

Discuss the importance of skills and education in career development.

What surprised you about the career trajectories in this field?

Explore unexpected career paths and opportunities.