Title: Assess personal interests and skills related to career choices.
Course: Family and Consumer Sciences Exploratory I (19903-18) > Section: Identifying Career Connections

Assessment should include

- describing the importance of school, career, and life planning
- relating personal interests and skills to potential school, career, and life choices.

Teacher Resources:

- Career Connection, FCCLA National Program (available in FCCLA portal)
- Occupational Outlook Handbook,S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Academic & Career Plan, Virginia Department of Education
- Virginia Education Wizard
- Virginia Career VIEW

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 interests, skills, and abilities?
- How can professionals in your community help you learn about career choices and opportunities?

Leadership

- Why is it important to be aware of your personal skills?
- How can gaining new skills result in greater career opportunities?

Management

- Why should you take time to plan your career?
- How can you explore courses that will help on your pathway to a chosen career?