Lifelong Learning and Career Clusters 12 th Grade Postsecondary Applications #1

Pre-Test 1.How many times is it estimated a current teenager will change jobs in their life? 2.What does the Career Cluster survey help students make a more informed decision about? 3.What is an area that helps students identify Career Clusters of interest?

Objectives Learn lifelong learning advantages Understand more about Career Clusters – Take the Career Cluster Finder survey – Identify Career Clusters and Careers of interest

Career Changes & Lifelong Learners It is estimated that current teenagers will – Change careers 3 to 7 times Jobs did not exist ten years ago or gained growth – Blogger, Social Media Manager, Search Engine Specialist – Biomedical Engineers, Computer Game Programmer Many future high-skilled jobs are unknown Teenagers need to be prepared learn new things

Lifelong Learning Advantages Adapt to changing occupation requirements Find new interests and raise curiosity – Keeps your mind sharp and improves memory Seek experiences to build skills – Take classes or earn new degrees – Read to gain more knowledge – Can find new occupations in your career cluster

Pair and Share 1.What are the most compelling reasons to be a lifelong learner? 2.What will you do in order to be lifelong learner? – What is your best type of learning?

Career Cluster Finder Survey Knowing career cluster can help you find future occupations Students find Career Cluster matches – Based on Activities of interest Personal qualities Favorite subjects in school Career Cluster examples – Health Science, Education and Training

Career Cluster Survey Helps students make a more informed decision about possible careers Students find Career Cluster matches – Based on Activities of interest Personal qualities Favorite subjects in school Career Cluster examples – Health Science, Education and Training

Take the Career Cluster Survey 1.Answer every question 2.1 is “not at all” 3.5 is “a lot”

Score the Career Cluster Survey 1.After answering all the questions – Total answers for groups of five 2.Find your top three career clusters

Update Postsecondary Plan

Pair and Share 1.What were your top career clusters? – Did you agree with the survey? If not, what career cluster fits best with your interests and skills? 2.What careers interest you most in your top career clusters? Why? – How do those careers fit with your interests and skills?

Class Discussion 1.What are your top career clusters? 2.What careers interest you most in your top career clusters? Why? – How do those careers fit with your interests and skills?

Assignment: Explore Career Clusters 1.Investigate Career Clusters of interest – Use iseek or other websites 2.Search new careers of interest 3.Add careers of interest to your – Postsecondary Plan

Post-Test 1.How many times is it estimated a current teenager will change jobs in their life? 2.What does the Career Cluster Finder survey help students make a more informed decision about? 3.What is an area that helps students identify Career Clusters of interest?

Review Estimated a current teenager will change careers – 3 to 7 times Career Cluster survey help students make a more informed decision about – Possible Careers An area that helps students identify Career Clusters of interest – Activities of interest, Personal qualities – Favorite subjects in school