Exploring College and Careers

Duration

10 Months

Prerequisites

N/A

Requirements

N/A

Course Summary

This course guides students through self-assessment, goal setting, and career exploration across various fields and education paths. It emphasizes essential skills like leadership, teamwork, and ethics, while also covering financial planning, entrepreneurship, and career preparation through activities such as résumé writing and job applications.

MAJOR TOPICS AND CONCEPTS

By the end of this course, you will be able to do the following:

Evaluate career options and their fit with your personal skills, interests, and attributes.
Break down career and personal milestones into smaller SMART goals.
Assess areas for personal improvement in areas such as academics.
Examine postsecondary educational options and assess which ones might align with your career goals.
Examine funding options for postsecondary educational goals.
Evaluate personal aptitudes, skills, interests, and habits for personal health and career goals.
Apply key employability skills and interact effectively with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.
Analyze and apply ethical principles and practices in various workplace scenarios.
Evaluate the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs and develop a business plan for a potential entrepreneurial venture.
Examine career and technical student organizations to enhance professional network and career development.
Create a comprehensive career plan that outlines your career goals, strategies, and timelines.
Create professional-quality résumés, cover letters, and portfolios to support a job search and career advancement.

How Exploring College and Careers supports student success

In Exploring College and Careers, students build subject knowledge through structured online lessons, guided practice, and regular feedback from qualified teachers. The course supports flexible study while maintaining clear academic expectations and steady progress.

Students can revisit learning materials, complete assignments at a manageable pace, and use teacher guidance to strengthen understanding. Families can follow progress while learners develop organization, independent study habits, and confidence.

Clear learning goals connect each lesson to the wider course.
Activities and assignments help students apply important concepts.
Assessments and teacher feedback identify strengths and next steps.

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