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Career Exploration

Career Exploration

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Defined by Jump$tart National Standards in 2022 8th Grade and align with Career Exploration
8-1a: Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of working in the same occupation or profession for many years.
8-2a: Compare the education and training requirements, income potential, and primary duties of at least two jobs available to high school students.
8-1b: Compare the education and training requirements for at least two careers.
8-2b: Conduct research on a specific career field. Describe the education, job, or career decisions individuals in this field might make over their lifetime and explain how this could affect their income potential and opportunities.
8-1c: Interview a person who is in a career of interest and create a timeline that shows the progression of their education, training, and job experiences.
8-2c: Assess personal skills and interests and match them to various career options.