Exploring Future Careers

Anne Meyer

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Exploring Future Careers

Explore different career paths

In this lesson, students will explore various career paths and the skills required for different jobs. They will engage in activities such as researching careers and creating a personal career plan. This lesson is important as it helps students understand the diversity of career options available to them and the skills they need to develop for their future careers.

Audience

9th Grade Students

Time

90 mins

Approach

Explore different career paths

Materials

Post-it notes, Pens, Career Exploration Worksheet, Career Plan Template, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of career exploration.
Ask students what careers they are currently interested in and why.
Introduce the objectives of the lesson.

Step 2

Career Research Activity

30 mins

Distribute the Career Exploration Worksheet.
Instruct students to choose three careers they are interested in and research the skills required for each.
Encourage students to use online resources or library materials for their research.

Step 3

Group Discussion

20 mins

Divide students into small groups.
Provide each group with discussion questions to guide their conversation about the careers they researched.
Encourage students to share their findings and discuss the skills needed for different careers.

Step 4

Personal Career Plan

20 mins

Distribute the Career Plan Template.
Instruct students to create a personal career plan based on their research.
Encourage them to set short-term and long-term goals for developing the necessary skills.

Step 5

Closure

10 mins

Reconvene as a class and ask volunteers to share their career plans.
Discuss the importance of setting goals and continuously exploring career options.
Conclude with a reminder of the resources available for career exploration.

Discussion

Career Exploration Discussion

A guided discussion to help students share their career research findings and reflect on the skills required for different jobs.

What careers did you research and what skills are required for them?

Encourage students to share specific skills and how they relate to the careers they researched.

How do the skills required for these careers align with your current skills?

Guide students to reflect on their own skills and identify areas for growth.

What surprised you about the careers you researched?

Encourage students to share any new insights or unexpected information they discovered.

Worksheet

Career Exploration Worksheet

A worksheet to guide students in researching different careers and identifying the skills required for each.

List three careers you are interested in and describe the skills required for each.

Use online resources or library materials to find information about each career.

Which of these skills do you already possess? Which do you need to develop?

Reflect on your current skills and identify areas for improvement.

Worksheet

Career Plan Template

A template to help students create a personal career plan, setting goals for skill development and career exploration.

What is your short-term career goal? What steps will you take to achieve it?

Consider skills you need to develop and resources you can use.

What is your long-term career goal? How will you work towards it?

Think about the education and experience you will need.