Stephanie Roberson

Career Exploration

The career development process is unique to every person and evolves throughout one's life. Students will
use decision-making and problem-solving skills for college and career planning. Students will explore valid, reliable educational and career information to learn more about themselves and their interests and abilities. Students integrate skills from academic subjects, information technology, and interpersonal communication to make informed decisions. This course is designed to guide students through the process of investigation and the development of a college and career achievement plan. Students will use interest inventory software or other tools to explore areas of personal interest. Students will use this information to explore educational requirements for a variety of chosen career paths. Districts have the flexibility of offering career exploration knowledge and skills in a variety of instructional arrangements.
This course is recommended for students in Grades 7-8. Students must have access to computers.

Career Portals

 Students create a culture of high expectation and continuous improvement that provides middle school students with a foundation for success in high school, future studies, and careers. Students explore college and career planning within specific career cluster(s). The students research labor market information, learn job-seeking skills, and create documents required for employment. Students use self-knowledge to explore and set realistic goals. Districts have the flexibility of offering career exploration knowledge and skills in a variety of instructional arrangements. Exploring the Culinary Arts cluster

Period 1  Career Portals         Period 2  Career Exploration

Period 3  Career Exploration      Period 4  Career Portals

Period 5  Conference       Period 6  Conference

Period 7  Career Portals Period 8   Career  Portals

Period 9 Career Portals         Period 10  Career Portals

Period 11 Career Portals   Period 12 Career Explortion

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Grading Scale: Tests and Projects 50%

                      Homework and Classwork  50%

 stephanie.roberson@springbranchisd.com