What steps are involved in making a Career Pathway decision?
• Identify interests, abilities, and talents. (Step One in Student Guide) • Consider the possible careers in each Pathway in relationship to those interests, abilities, and talents. (Step Two in Student Guide) • Decide which Career Pathway seems to fit best. (Step Three in Student Guide) • Select courses that are related to the Career Pathway chosen. (Step Four in Student Guide) • How can family members help? • Help students identify interests, abilities, and talents by discussing strengths and weaknesses with them. • Share information about careers and work experiences. • Arrange for students to talk with people about careers that are of interest. • Help students in working through the Student Guide. • What are the career preparation choices beyond high school? • Work-based training: on-the-job training, internships, apprenticeships • Schools and programs: vocational/technical schools, community/junior colleges, colleges/universities, Job Corps • Military: skill training and financial
