1. What Factors Affect My Career Choices?? WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS 1

2. Today’s Objectives  Discover WHO can help me figure out the right career path  How do I translate my personal interests into a career  Why do the decisions I make now about my career affect what happens down the road 2 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS

3. Pre-Test: True or False? 1.Teachers & Guidance Counselors can help me figure out the best career path 2.I need to start thinking about my career NOW! 3.I’m on my own when it comes to figuring out my career path 4.Everyone should know their career by the time they turn 25 5.My interest in sports has nothing to do with my career 3 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS

4. WHAT factors affect my career choice?  Parents’ Jobs  Education/Achievement  Personal Likes/Dislikes  Finances  Goals  Working Conditions  Interests/Skills  Opportunity to Grow 4 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS

5. WHO can help me? 5 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS

6. HOW Can I Explore My Interests?  Internet Research/Books & Articles  Talk to Professionals in Various Fields  Join Clubs/Organizations  Volunteer!  Figure out my Career DNA 6 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS

7. WHY Should I Think About This Now?  Build career awareness and skills  Find appropriate summer jobs and internships  Explore what interests me  Investigate my options  Develop multiple possibilities  Become competitive in the job market! 7 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS

8. WHAT Would Derek Jeter Do? Let’s face it, he can’t play baseball forever... what other careers would be appropriate for someone interested in sports?  Coach/Manager  Physical Therapy  Broadcast Journalist  Sports Announcer  Physical Therapist  Athletic Trainer….and the list goes on! 8 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS

9. Websites for Career Choices 9 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS In addition to resources from your guidance counselor and WBL teacher: Free Online Career Test: http://dreamcareertest.com/ Articles and Information on Choosing a Career: http://www.howtochooseacareer.com/ Guidance for Choosing a Career: http://www.jobprofiles.org/library/guidance.htm

10. Video: Choosing a Career

11. Post-Test: True or False? 1.Teachers & Guidance Counselors can help me figure out the best career path TRUE 2.I need to start thinking about my career NOW! TRUE 3.I’m on my own when it comes to figuring out my career path FALSE 4.Everyone should know their career by the time they turn 25 FALSE 5.My interest in sports has nothing to do with my career FALSE 11 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS

12. Assessment  Part I: Take one of the Career DNA tests to figure out what fields might be appropriate for you  Part II: Research a career in that field and write a 2-page essay about what is required to pursue that career 12 WORK-BASED LEARNING VIRTUAL CAMPUS