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Why career planning in high school?

High school students are confronted by many complex challenges every day. It is a time when they are going through many dramatic developmental changes; career planning can help provide direction.
In terms of career and education needs it’s all about preparation, preparation, preparation!
Preparation is not limited to selecting an appropriate post-secondary institution or transitioning from part-time work into full-time work; the needs are broad and include areas such as values clarification, making responsible decisions, taking on the role of a consumer, and defining how to spend leisure time to name just a few.

Career Planning can assist students in High school to create a vision for their lives by considering all career possibilities. It can help with:

Developing academic, physical, social and work skills that contribute to self-esteem.
Learning how to get along with others and work as a team member.
Identifying strengths, interests, values, preferences, and skills and how they fit with particular careers.
Knowing the basic skills needed in the world of work.
Increasing knowledge of different occupations and the concept of work roles and responsibilities.
Finding career and labor market information in print and online.
Becoming aware of educational, training and work-based learning opportunities.
Trying job-shadowing, volunteering, and service learning experiences.
Learning how to write a resume, interview for a job and conduct a job search.
Planning for life after high school.

Why Infuse Career planning lessons into existing curriculum?

Lessons in career planning address and support many areas of the Vermont Framework of Standards/Vital Results.
Curriculum integration can introduce students to the world of work.
Students can participate in monitored work experiences, pre-apprenticeships, entrepreneurships, job shadowing, and community and neighborhood service. These experiences may help schools prevent students from dropping out.
Career planning content can contribute to improved student performance.

Self-exploration

Alternatives to college

Support for students with disabilities

Vermont Technical Centers

Helping your student to find a mentor or become a mentor

General Career Information

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