Lesson Plan
Career Path Counseling Guide
Guide a 12th-grade student to identify personal interests, values, and strengths through targeted questions, scenario analysis, and reflective writing to inform a suitable career path and actionable next steps.
This session empowers students to make informed postsecondary and career decisions by clarifying goals, aligning strengths with options, and boosting confidence in their chosen path.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Counseling Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Career Exploration Q&A
10 minutes
Step 3
Pathfinder Charts Analysis
8 minutes
Step 4
Future Self Letter Writing
5 minutes
Step 5
Conclusion and Next Steps
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Pathfinder Charts
What Are Pathfinder Charts?
Interest-to-Career Clusters
Scenario Example
Mapping Your Interests
Next Steps
Discussion
Journal
