Exploring Careers: Pathways to the Future
Explore various career paths
This lesson introduces middle school students to a variety of career paths and the skills required for different jobs. Through engaging discussions and activities, students will explore their own interests and potential career opportunities. This lesson is important as it helps students begin to think about their future careers and the skills they need to develop, fostering self-awareness and goal-setting.
Middle School Students (Grades 6-8)
Explore various career paths
Discussion Questions, Career Exploration Worksheet, and Career Interest Printable Cards
Step 1
Introduction
10 mins
- Begin with a brief discussion on what a career is and why it's important to think about future careers.
- Ask students to share what they know about different jobs and careers.
Step 2
Career Exploration Activity
20 mins
- Distribute the Career Exploration Worksheet.
- Have students fill out the worksheet, identifying their interests and matching them with potential careers.
- Encourage students to think about the skills needed for each career.
Step 3
Group Discussion
15 mins
- Use the Discussion Questions to facilitate a group discussion.
- Encourage students to share their findings from the worksheet and discuss different career paths.
Step 4
Career Interest Cards
10 mins
- Distribute the Career Interest Printable Cards.
- Have students pick a card and share with the class why that career interests them.
- Discuss the skills and education needed for the careers on the cards.
- Summarize the key points discussed in the lesson.
- Encourage students to continue exploring careers and thinking about their future.
