Analyze the effects of career choice, education, and skills on income and goal attainment.

Analysis should include skill requirements, education and training, certifications, work-based learning experiences, and salary levels of various careers and how those match personal career goals.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

• How do training, certification, work based learning opportunities, and education influence level of income?
• What community resources are available to help you identify skills needed for success in your chosen career?
• What are measures of career success?
• How do job responsibilities affect your home life?

Communication

• How can your résumé communicate your skills and abilities?
• What communication skills do you need for success in your chosen career?

Leadership

• How do self-assessment tools (e.g., Kuder, Myers-Briggs) help you recognize potential career paths?
• How can being a mentor help you develop leadership skills?
• What are the benefits of setting short- and long-term goals?

Management

• What are the benefits of work-focused programs that include internships and co-op opportunities?
• How does self-management relate to future career goals?
• How do the choices you make today affect your future opportunities?