Title: Draft an Academic and Career Plan.
Course: Career Investigations (19258-18) > Section: Developing an Academic and Career Plan

Draft should reflect a collaborative effort that may involve the student, parent/guardian, and the teacher or school counselor. The plan should consist of an alignment of career assessment results with a program of study for high school graduation and a postsecondary career pathway based on the student’s academic and career interests. Take into consideration

- work experiences (paid and unpaid) related to the career field
- school and community activities
- leadership experiences
- course requirements for graduation based on postsecondary career pathway
- diploma options
- implementation of goals and career choices.

School divisions have the flexibility to create the Academic and Career Plan in a variety of ways. The Virginia Education Wizard offers school divisions an electronic Academic and Career Plan.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the advantages of having a career plan?
- What programs of study can you take to work toward your career choice?
- What criteria will come into play as you select options for obtaining the education or training required for your selected career?
- What are the advantages of using work experiences to explore careers?
- What resources are available to help you develop a career plan?
- How often should an academic and career plan be updated?