When students begin thinking about their future, they don't necessarily consider how to realistically make their plans come true. For example, if they want to get from Point A to Point B with the help of GPS but have no idea where Point A is located, the plan to get to Point B is more difficult to navigate. Students who know their point of origin can more easily map out their destination to a future career. Self-awareness is a good place to start determining their True North. The sites listed below are some of my favorites. Please comment on them and add your favorites as well.
CareerOneStop is a one stop shopping center for career information. You want career info? You've got it here! Next time you're needing career information, look no further!
Includes career videos, workbooks, industry profiles, and high demand occupations. Includes the curriculum When I Grow Up. Love, love, love this!!!
Learning Blade is a complete toolbox of online lessons, projects and activities designed to grab your students’ attention while introducing them to the careers, tools and technologies found throughout STEM fields. Plus, it's FUN! Students and teachers love Learning Blade!
Be Pro Be Proud is bringing a new generation of pride, progress, and professionals to Arkansas's skilled workforce.
Answer questions about the type of work you might enjoy. We'll suggest careers that match your interests and training.
Start with the O*Net Interest Profiler to research Career Cluster Pathway interests. Then take the Work Styles and Work Values assessments. Then look at Related Occupations with Bright Outlook.
Personality & IQ tests and quizzes: Big 5 personality test, emotional intelligence test (EQ test), career test, Type A personality test.
Wonderful information about careers that are in high demand. This magazine focuses on a Career Cluster and includes information from industry experts. Also includes the number of workers in this occupation and the number of openings per year (for Arkansas).
This magazine is offered to all 8th - 12th grade students in Arkansas thanks to a partnership between Arkansas Business Publishing Group and the Arkansas Department of Education. Filled with information about selecting a college or career, financial aid, resumes, cover letters, job interviewing tips. Former students who have succeeded in their chosen career field are also featured.
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Bio Cube is a useful summarizing tool that helps students identify and list key elements about themselves. Great hands on activity. Students print out cubes with information about themselves but don't put their names on them. Make sure they don't share anything they wouldn't want the entire class to know. Students try to guess who owns the cube with the clues. A class icebreaker favorite!
This module focuses on student interests, skills and values. Also considers the lifestyle students want and what kind of job would support it.
These ELA/life skills lessons and activities introduce middle schoolers to future careers and apprenticeships they can aspire to.
Tools to find jobs
How to prepare for college
Michele Templeton Freeman is a Business teacher who works with students in grades 7 through 12.
Michele believes it is never too early for students to begin thinking about their future career....
