Exploring Future Careers
Investigate various career paths
In this lesson, students will explore different career paths and the skills required for each. The session includes a guest speaker who will share insights about their profession, followed by a career interest survey to help students identify potential career interests. This lesson is important as it helps students understand the diversity of career options available and encourages them to think about their future aspirations.
Investigate various career paths
Guest Speaker, Career Interest Survey, Discussion Questions, and Pens and Paper
Step 1
Introduction
10 mins
- Welcome students and introduce the topic of career exploration.
- Explain the importance of understanding different career paths and the skills required for each.
Step 2
Guest Speaker Session
20 mins
- Introduce the guest speaker and their profession.
- Allow the guest speaker to share their career journey, daily responsibilities, and required skills.
- Encourage students to take notes and think of questions.
Step 3
Q&A with Guest Speaker
10 mins
- Facilitate a Q&A session where students can ask the guest speaker questions about their career.
- Encourage students to inquire about challenges, rewards, and advice for pursuing a similar career.
Step 4
Career Interest Survey
15 mins
- Distribute the career interest survey to students.
- Instruct students to complete the survey, reflecting on their interests and potential career paths.
- Collect the surveys for analysis.
- Summarize the key points discussed during the session.
- Encourage students to continue exploring careers and consider the skills they need to develop.
- Thank the guest speaker and students for their participation.
