Exploration should focus on descriptions of pathways and occupations and related information such as

• available school courses that support each occupation or pathway
• skills needed
• level of education/training required
• sources of education/training needed
• salary range
• related occupations. 

Process/Skill Questions:

• How does a career pathway help meet your goals?
• How can a career pathway help you decide whether you want to switch pathways but stay within the same career cluster?
• What is the relationship between academic interests and career choices, and between personality and career choices?
• What criteria will you use to select a career pathway to study?
• What resources are available for the study of career clusters, pathways, and occupations?