1. 6th Grade Career Project
Research on a suitable career for yourself.
Create a brochure
Present your career to the class

2. Careers
Over the course of your lifetime, you may have several occupations, or how you make your living which are all part of your career.
It’s important to choose wisely when selecting a career.

3. Start thinking now… Start thinking now…
As a 6th grader you may not have any idea what you want to be when you grow up.
On the other hand you may already know this.
As a 6th grader you may not have any idea what you want to be when you grow up.
On the other hand you may already know this.

4. Still…
Regardless of how you think now, it is important to begin researching career options at a your age so your better informed.

5. Career Exploration
One of the most important choices you will ever make is deciding upon a career path.
It is important to be prepared as you begin to choose your career path.

6. Things To Think About When Choosing A Career
Make sure you explore several careers.
Job shadow and observe people in your career choice.
Talk to people in your profession
Do something you love.
Don’t be afraid to take risks

7. As you begin exploring careers, make sure you…
Choose a career that interests you
Choose a career that you are skilled at
Choose a career that is important to you

8. Interests
Your interests are things that you like to do or enjoy. These can range from a variety of topics.
When choosing a career it is important to know what your interests are and choose a career that fits those interests.
Choose a career that fits your interests will make the job more suitable for you.

9. Skills Your skills are things that you are good at.
When choosing a career it is important to know what your skills are because different jobs require different skills.
It is important to choose a job in which you have some skill because that will help you be more successful at that job.

10. Values Your values are things that important to use.
When choosing a career if you don’t value the work that you are doing, you won’t be successful as you could be at that job.
It is important to choose a job in which some of your values are in place because it will make that job more meaningful to you.

11. We will use this website: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Let’s Get Started
Now with these tips in place, let’s begin your Career Exploration !
We will use this website: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Occupation Groups
Career worksheet.
Career Brochure
Career Presentation