Explore career pathways and occupations of interest.

Exploration should focus on descriptions of pathways and occupations and related information such as

  • available school courses that support each occupation or pathway
  • skills needed
  • level of education/training required
  • sources of education/training needed
  • salary range
  • related occupations. 

Process/Skill Questions:

  • How does a career pathway help meet your goals?
  • How can a career pathway help you decide whether you want to switch pathways but stay within the same career cluster?
  • What is the relationship between academic interests and career choices, and between personality and career choices?
  • What criteria will you use to select a career pathway to study?
  • What resources are available for the study of career clusters, pathways, and occupations? 

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