WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP? Jo Ann Grant Contact Me Contact Me
INTRODUCTION High School Graduation is coming soon and it is time to begin thinking about your future Although thinking about your future can be scary, today you will learn tools that will help guide you in making a good, solid decision
LESSON GOALS You will learn about your skills, interests, and work values You will learn about the variety of resources that are available to search careers You will learn how to conduct a labor market survey
WHAT ARE YOUR SKILLS & INTERSTS? The first step to choosing a career is getting to know your skills and interests The most common way is by taking aptitude and interest assessments Today you will take the CHOICES Aptitude and Interest test
CAREER RESOURCES Once you know your skills and interests, you will be ready to explore careers Career books are available such as the Occupational Outlook Handbook or Vocational Career Series Career Websites Career Websites
LABOR MARKET SURVEY After researching various careers you will choose 3 careers that interest you You will conduct a labor market survey on these three careers The purpose of a labor market survey (LMS) is to collect enough information to help you make a decision on what career you want to pursue
LABOR MARKET SURVEY A labor market survey consists of: Job duties Job requirements Salary Job outlook Available training/education programs This information will help you decide on your future career!
CONCLUSION Thinking about your future can be scary, but knowing your skills and interests can help you choose your career with confidence There is no way to be 100% sure which career is right for you - but these tools will increase your chances of choosing the right career