Where do I go from here? Start sophomores off on the right path using an activity designed with the future in mind. The final lesson in a five-part career readiness series helps individuals decide what's important to them before they find a program that suits their needs. The culminating project involves a group presentation about a college, trade school, or military option.

Concepts

colleges and universities, college admissions, college preparation, graduation, career goals, career planning, the military, making decisions, vocational training

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Additional Tags

college and career readiness

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Instructional Ideas

• Invite a guidance counselor to present post-secondary options, complete with take-home literature
• As students research, ask them to make note of all of the admissions requirements for the institutions they choose
  

Classroom Considerations

• Consider providing a list of options for pupil presentations to make sure the class covers all of the programs available
• Lesson timing varies depending upon class size and presentation length
  

Pros

• The activity ensures learners see beyond the traditional college or university post-secondary option 
• Presentations let groups practice collaboration skills and expose other scholars to the many options out there
  

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.9-10.1 RI.9-10.2 W.9-10.2.a W.9-10.7 W.9-10.9.a SL.9-10.1.a SL.9-10.2