American Careers for Tennessee November 2-6, 2009 Memphis, Jackson, Dickson, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville and Greeneville Tennessee © 2009 career communications, inc. 6701 W. 64th Street, Suite 210 • Overland Park, KS 66202
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This program helps students: Focus on career opportunities Recognize personal attributes Understand career possibilities Stretch aspirations Integrate careers with academics © 2009 career communications, inc. 6701 W. 64th Street, Suite 210 • Overland Park, KS 66202
Six Career Paths Arts and Communications Business, Management and Technology Health Services Human Services Industrial and Engineering Technology Natural Resources/Agriculture
Describe Your Students Rapid physical growth New emotions Abstract thinking Self-concept Social skills Attitudes Taking responsibility © 2009 career communications, inc. 6701 W. 64th Street, Suite 210 • Overland Park, KS 66202
Roles of the Counselor Help students continue learning Support their maturation process Help them recognize their choices Provide background for a rewarding work life © 2009 career communications, inc. 6701 W. 64th Street, Suite 210 • Overland Park, KS 66202
Uneven individual development Limited understanding Limited awareness Middle School Challenges Uneven individual development Limited understanding Limited awareness © 2009 career communications, inc. 6701 W. 64th Street, Suite 210 • Overland Park, KS 66202
How Students Learn © 2009 career communications, inc. 6701 W. 64th Street, Suite 210 • Overland Park, KS 66202
© 2009 career communications, inc. 6701 W. 64th Street, Suite 210 • Overland Park, KS 66202