1. American Careers for Tennessee
November 2-6, 2009 Memphis, Jackson, Dickson, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville and Greeneville Tennessee
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3. This program helps students:
Focus on career opportunities
Recognize personal attributes
Understand career possibilities
Stretch aspirations
Integrate careers with academics
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4. Six Career Paths Arts and Communications
Business, Management and Technology
Health Services
Human Services
Industrial and Engineering Technology
Natural Resources/Agriculture

5. Describe Your Students
Rapid physical growth
New emotions
Abstract thinking
Self-concept
Social skills
Attitudes
Taking responsibility
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6. Roles of the Counselor Help students continue learning
Support their maturation process
Help them recognize their choices
Provide background for a rewarding work life
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7. Uneven individual development Limited understanding Limited awareness
Middle School Challenges
Uneven individual development
Limited understanding
Limited awareness
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8. How Students Learn © 2009  career communications, inc.
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