(Optional) Describe the value of individual interests, aptitudes, abilities, and goals in making career choices.

Description should include completing inventories that identify individual interests, aptitudes, abilities, and goals and considering how these relate to career planning and local labor market opportunities.

Teacher Resource: Elements, I’m Determined Project, Virginia Department of Education (https://imdetermined.org/resource/elements-of-im-determined Links to an external site.)

Process/Skill Questions:

• Why is it important to identify one’s interests, aptitudes, abilities, and goals? What resources are available to accomplish this?
• Why is it important to have both long-term and short-term goals?
• Why should you consider your interests when searching for a career?
• How can aptitudes lead to job success?