Title: Explore career opportunities to determine occupational and educational choices.
Course: Technology Education-Development (13099-I) > Section: Understanding Technology and Society

Exploration should include identifying and investigating careers and opportunities for gaining experience related to the following areas of the designed world (ITEEA Standards for Technological Literacy):

- Energy and power
- Transportation
- Information and communication
- Manufacturing
- Construction
- Medical
- Agriculture and biotechnology

Many websites offer career exploration resources, including the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are some career opportunities in each of the areas of the designed world?
- What are some resources for information on careers in Virginia and nationwide?
- What are the tasks, knowledge, skills, and abilities required for some occupations related to the technology areas mentioned above?