Scholars complete the California CareerZone's Quick Assessment to identify their dream job. The assessment calculates responses to provide a list of careers. Learners choose one from their list and discuss it with their peers. 

Concepts

careers, career goals, career planning, career skills, career readiness, applying for jobs, job searching

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Instructional Ideas

• Create a career-themed focus wall that highlights the different areas—realistic, investigative, artistic, social, enterprising, and conventional
• Challenge pupils to research their career of choice
• Bookmark the link on devices for easy access

Classroom Considerations

• Requires computers with internet access
• Preparation includes making copies

Pros

• Boosts speaking and listening skills
• Connects participants to careers based on their interests 

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.6.4 RI.6.5 W.6.7 SL.6.1.a L.6.1.a L.6.2.a L.6.6