1. Career Exploration Grades 6-8

2. Welcome! Today we’re going to talk about…. – Your career options – College & career-training options – Making a résumé

3. Whoooo are you? Your future career should be a good fit for you! – Things you’re good at (skills) – Experience – Training – Hobbies – Passions

4. Formula for Your Future Your skills + Your interests = Good careers for you

5. Career Profile: K-12 Teacher Hoosier Hot 50 Job #18

6. Career Profile: Graphic Designer Hoosier Hot 50 Job #15

7. Career Profile: Cement Mason Hoosier Hot 50 Job #48

8. Career Profile: Veterinarian Hoosier Hot 50 Job #32

9. Venn Diagram Activity Fill out information about two careers that interest you. On the Venn diagram, write all the similarities between the two careers in the overlapping section. Write the things that are different in the sections that don’t overlap.

10. Activity Wrap-up What kinds of things appeared in the overlapping section? Were you surprised by anything? What things did you already know about yourself?

11. College Options What do you think of when you hear the word “college”?

12. Four-year College Bachelor’s degree Lots of career options Lots of housing & location options Ball State University, Muncie

13. Four-year College What do I need to do now?

14. Two-year or Community College Associate degree Faster time to a career Lots of flexibility Transfer options Ivy Tech Community College, Indianapolis

15. Community College What do I need to do now?

16. Apprenticeship Work while you learn Time varies Earn a workforce certificate Sometimes earn an associate degree Indiana State Building & Construction Trades Council

17. Apprenticeship What do I need to do now?

18. Military Options Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Navy and Marines May earn a college degree May be able to work in a specific career afterwards Indiana National Guard

19. Military Options What do I need to do now?

20. Résumé activity Think about what you’ve learned about yourself today. Fill out the résumé with your current qualifications and your goals.

21. Activity Wrap-up Do your education and career goals match up? Did this activity help you make decisions about your future?

22. Do you KnowHow2GO? Summer is a great time to prepare for your future! For more resources, check out KnowHow2GOIndiana.org. It’s all about helping you prepare for college and for your career.

23. Career Exploration Grades 6-8