Lifelong Learning and Career Clusters 12 th Grade Postsecondary Applications #1
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
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
Naviance: Home Page
Naviance: Careers Tab
Cluster Finder Survey
Cluster Finder Results
Show All Clusters
Add Clusters to Your List
Cluster Survey Results by Topic
My Favorite Careers and Clusters
Update Postsecondary Plan
Explore Career Clusters 1.Investigate Career Clusters of interest – Click on Career Clusters on your “My Favorite Careers and Clusters” screen 2.Search new careers of interest 3.Update Postsecondary Plan
Class Discussion 1.What Career Clusters most interest you? 2.What careers in those Career Clusters most interest you?
Review Career Cluster Finder survey help students make a more informed decision about – Possible Careers An example of a Career Cluster – Health Science, Education and Training An area that helps students identify Career Clusters of interest – Activities of interest, Personal qualities – Favorite subjects in school