Title: (Optional) Assess personal interests and skills as related to career choices.
Course: Family and Consumer Sciences Exploratory I (19903-9) > Section: Identifying Career Connections

Assessment should include

- using one’s plan of study (e.g., career pathways, credentials, postsecondary education)
- describing the importance of school and career planning
- relating personal interests and skills to potential school and career choices
- using resources (e.g., Virginia Education Wizard, Virginia Career VIEW) to investigate potential school and career choices.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What is the difference between a job and a career?
- What are your dreams for a career?
- What opportunities are available in your community?

Communication

- How can you make connections between your school interests and skills and your career choices?
- How can you make connections between your school interests and skills, your career choices, and the professionals in your community? How can it be helpful to talk with others about which career choices may be best for you? With whom should you talk?

Leadership

- Why is it important to be aware of your personal skills?
- How can gaining new skills help you increase career choices?

Management

- Why should you take time to plan your career?
- How can you get accurate information related to career choices?
- What are the consequences of your interests not matching your courses?