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Career Choices

Discover Your Future

Career Choices is an introductory Career and Technical Education (CTE) course designed to help students explore career opportunities, identify personal strengths, and develop the skills needed for success in school, the workplace, and life after graduation.

Through career exploration activities, hands-on projects, and workplace readiness training, students gain a better understanding of their interests, talents, and future career options. Students learn how education, training, and career decisions work together to help them achieve their personal and professional goals.

This course serves as an excellent foundation for students interested in pursuing advanced CTE programs, college, technical training, apprenticeships, military service, or direct entry into the workforce.

What Students Will Learn

Students develop skills in:

  • Career exploration and planning

  • Goal setting and decision making

  • Communication and teamwork

  • Professionalism and workplace expectations

  • Time management and organization

  • Resume and cover letter development

  • Job applications and interviewing skills

  • Financial literacy and personal responsibility

  • Problem solving and critical thinking

Students also explore a variety of career fields and learn about the education, training, certifications, and skills required for different occupations.

Hands-On Learning

Career Choices emphasizes active learning through:

  • Career interest assessments

  • Career research projects

  • Resume and portfolio development

  • Mock interviews

  • Workplace simulations

  • Team-building activities

  • Guest speakers and industry presentations

  • Career pathway exploration

Students are encouraged to connect their personal interests and strengths with potential career opportunities while developing practical skills that can be applied immediately.

Preparing for Success

A major focus of Career Choices is helping students develop the employability skills that employers consistently identify as essential for success, including:

  • Reliability and responsibility

  • Professional communication

  • Collaboration and teamwork

  • Leadership

  • Adaptability

  • Work ethic

  • Problem solving

These skills are valuable regardless of the career path a student chooses.

Industry Recognized Credentials

Students have the opportunity to earn industry-recognized credentials that demonstrate workplace readiness and employability skills, including:

  • CareerSafe Employability Skills Certification

  • YouScience Career Readiness Credentials

  • Additional workforce readiness certifications as available

These credentials help students build confidence, strengthen resumes, and prepare for future career opportunities.

Career Exploration Pathways

Career Choices introduces students to a wide variety of career fields, including:

  • Culinary Arts and Hospitality

  • Education and Training

  • Business and Marketing

  • Arts, Design, and Communications

  • Public Service

  • Skilled Trades

  • Healthcare

  • Technology

The course helps students identify future pathways and make informed decisions about the educational and career opportunities available to them.

Building a Foundation for the Future

Career Choices provides students with the knowledge, confidence, and skills needed to make informed decisions about their future. Whether students are preparing for advanced CTE programs, college, technical training, military service, or employment, this course helps them take the first step toward achieving their goals.