Analyze a sample plan of study for the education and training career cluster.

Analysis should include 

  • relevant courses in the education and training career cluster 
  • completer sequences 
  • related credentials 
  • academic requirements 
  • cocurricular options 
  • postsecondary options. 

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking 

  • Why are academic courses important to your plan? 
  • Why are industry credentials important? 
  • What are some reasons to revisit and rethink one’s original plan? 
  • How often should one review a career plan? 

Communication

  • Where can you find information on career clusters? 
  • Why is it important to have a good relationship with your school counselor? 

Leadership 

  • What are the benefits of having a CTE credential? 
  • What does it take to be an effective leader in a career and technical student organization (CTSO) such as Educators Rising? 

Management 

  • What steps do students need to take to become a CTE completer? 
  • How should one research postsecondary options?