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It is a common problem for students to not know what they want to do in their future. A student leaves high school with no real idea of where they want to go or what they want to do which causes alot of wasted time and money. In completing this mini-course students may not know exactly what they want to do in the future but what things effect their choices. We live in a time that is in constant change and that includes the career field, we as teachers are training students for jobs that do not yet exist, we need to prepare them for anything. This course will allow them to explore all of the things that may be a possibility for them in the future. | It is a common problem for students to not know what they want to do in their future. A student leaves high school with no real idea of where they want to go or what they want to do which causes alot of wasted time and money. In completing this mini-course students may not know exactly what they want to do in the future but what things effect their choices. We live in a time that is in constant change and that includes the career field, we as teachers are training students for jobs that do not yet exist, we need to prepare them for anything. This course will allow them to explore all of the things that may be a possibility for them in the future. | ||
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Introduction
It is a common problem for students to not know what they want to do in their future. A student leaves high school with no real idea of where they want to go or what they want to do which causes alot of wasted time and money. In completing this mini-course students may not know exactly what they want to do in the future but what things effect their choices. We live in a time that is in constant change and that includes the career field, we as teachers are training students for jobs that do not yet exist, we need to prepare them for anything. This course will allow them to explore all of the things that may be a possibility for them in the future.
Objective
Upon completion of this course learners will have a better understanding of the following:
- Explain how interesets, aptitudes, and skills influence career choices
- Give strategies for applying and interviewing for a job
- List education possibilities for getting a job
