Exploring Career Paths

Tess Jarvis

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Exploring Career Paths

Understand steps to pursue careers

In this lesson, students will explore various career options and understand the steps needed to pursue different career paths. This lesson is important as it helps students start thinking about their future careers and the necessary steps to achieve their goals.

Audience

10th Grade Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Understand steps to pursue careers

Materials

Projector or Smartboard, Career Exploration Worksheet, and Career Planning Discussion Guide

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

Welcome students and introduce the topic of career planning.
Explain the importance of thinking about career options early.
Briefly outline the activities for the lesson.

Step 2

Career Exploration Activity

20 mins

Distribute the Career Exploration Worksheet.
Instruct students to fill out the worksheet, exploring different career options and their interests.
Encourage students to think about what skills and education are needed for each career.

Step 3

Steps to Pursue Careers

20 mins

Discuss the general steps needed to pursue various career paths (e.g., education, training, internships).
Provide examples of different career paths and the steps required for each.
Allow students to ask questions and share their thoughts.

Step 4

Closing Discussion

10 mins

Use the Career Planning Discussion Guide to facilitate a discussion.
Encourage students to share their career interests and what they learned from the activity.
Summarize the key points of the lesson and provide any additional resources for career planning.

Worksheet

Career Exploration Worksheet

This worksheet helps students explore different career options and understand the skills and education needed for each.

List three careers you are interested in and why.

Think about what you enjoy doing and what you are good at.

What education or training is required for each of these careers?

Research online or think about what you already know.

What skills are important for each of these careers?

Consider both technical skills and soft skills.

Discussion

Career Planning Discussion Guide

This guide will help facilitate a discussion on career planning, allowing students to share their interests and learn from each other.

What career are you most interested in and why?

Encourage students to think about their passions and strengths.

What steps do you think are necessary to pursue this career?

Discuss education, training, and other preparations needed.

How can you start preparing for your career now?

Talk about relevant courses, extracurricular activities, and volunteer opportunities.